Today’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup, despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger. It should also mark a moment for change.
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FIFA / SAUDI ARABIA: HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS, FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS, WORKER ORGANISATIONS EXPRESS “DEEP CONCERN” AT GLOBAL LAW FIRM’S FLAWED WORLD CUP 2034 ASSESSMENT
A flawed human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid by AS&H Clifford Chance – part of the global partnership of London-based law firm Clifford Chance – leaves the global firm at risk of being linked to abuses which result from the tournament, 11 organisations said today.
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Contribution by Belen Luna Sanz, Campaigns and Outreach Officer, EDRi and Football Supporters Europe (FSE)
Biometric mass surveillance involves the indiscriminate and/or arbitrary monitoring, tracking, and processing of biometric data related to individuals and/or groups.
Continue reading “FOOTBALL FANS ARE BEING TARGETED BY BIOMETRIC MASS SURVEILLANCE”FANS FROM ACROSS EUROPE ATTEND EFFC22 & FSE BGM
Last month, fans from across Europe convened in Frankfurt for the 2022 European Football Fans Congress (EFFC) and FSE Biennial General Meeting (BGM). Both events were kindly and expertly hosted by Eintracht Frankfurt.
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On 21st June, supporters’ representatives travelled to Paris to provide evidence to the French Senate Law and Culture Committee, which is conducting an inquiry into this year’s chaotic Uefa Champions League final.
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(Nyon, Switzerland, 7th June, 2022) — The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) progress update released on May 20, 2022 is an important step towards adopting a desperately needed human rights strategic framework, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today.
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