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Human Rights and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Summary

The European Parliament addresses human rights concerns in Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, focusing on migrant workers' rights and LGBTQ+ protections.
9 24.11.2022
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energy
labour law
human rights
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international relations
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Key points

  • The Parliament expresses deep concern over the deaths and injuries of thousands of migrant workers during World Cup preparations.
  • There is recognition of positive steps taken by Qatar, such as implementing a minimum wage and heat protection laws for construction workers.
  • The resolution calls for the repeal of laws that criminalize consensual same-sex relations.
  • The Parliament urges the abolition of women's guardianship and the promotion of gender equality in all spheres of life.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in the context of the FIFA world cup in Qatar Situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA world cup in Qatar
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