Human rights group Amnesty International has urged FIFA to earmark at least $440 million to compensate migrant workers who it says have suffered labor abuses in the preparations for the men's 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In an open letter sent to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Amnesty International and a selection of other human rights groups said world soccer's governing body should work with Qatar to"establish a comprehensive programme to ensure all labor abuses to which FIFA contributed are remedied.
Qatar 2022 CEO promises Qatar is 'tolerant' and 'welcoming' for LGBTQ+ fans 04:16Infantino comments In a statement, SC said it has"worked tirelessly to ensure the rights of every worker engaged on Qatar's FIFA World Cup projects are respected." Qatari officials have strongly contested accusations of workers' rights abuses in previous statements.
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