European nations, together with England, are pushing FIFA for “concrete answers” on points regarding migrant employees forward of the World Cup.
The 10 nations talking Sunday embody eight with World Cup-bound groups which have dedicated to captains carrying One Love armbands in breach of FIFA-written guidelines. UEFA Working Group on Human and Labour Rights is urgent for a definitive response concerning a compensation fund for employees and the idea of a migrant employees heart in Doha.
In a joint assertion it welcomed assurances from the Qatari Government and FIFA concerning the security of followers on the World Cup, together with LGBTQ+ supporters.
But it underlined its ongoing dedication to migrant employees forward of the event. “FIFA has repeatedly committed to deliver concrete answers on these issues — the compensation fund for migrant workers, and the concept of a migrant workers centre to be created in Doha — and we will continue to press for these to be delivered,” learn the assertion.
“We believe in the power of football to make further positive and credible contributions to progressive sustainable change in the world.”
The working group is made up of 10 nations: England, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland and Wales.
In its assertion it stated it acknowledged “significant progress” has been made with reference to the rights of migrant employees. “We also recognise that every country has issues and challenges and we agree with FIFA that diversity is a strength,” it added. “However, embracing diversity and tolerance also means supporting human rights. Human rights are universal and they apply everywhere.”
