Government diplomats must ‘speak out on these abuses’ if attending 2022 FIFA World Cup: Human Rights Watch
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Government diplomats must ‘speak out on these abuses’ if attending 2022 FIFA World Cup: Human Rights Watch
Description
October 28, 2022
Michael Page, the deputy director for Human Rights Watch in the Middle East and North Africa division, said in an interview with Global News that his organization wants government diplomats to speak out on various abuses being reported out of the FIFA World Cup. He said diplomats need to speak out on LGBTQ2 issues and migrant workers, who may be facing risks in Qatar.
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Canadian men’s soccer legend Atiba Hutchinson unveils his soccer journey in new memoir05:25 | September 26, 2024 -
FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic soccer, bans coaches for 1 year in drone spying scandal00:41 | July 27, 2024 -
Canada women’s soccer seeking fair compensation04:50 | July 30, 2023 -
Strong team chemistry can help Canada go far at Women’s World Cup: Labbé03:59 | July 21, 2023 -
The goal for pay equity as Women’s World Cup kicks off02:15 | July 20, 2023 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Canadian interest higher than for men’s tournament, poll shows02:54 | July 19, 2023 -
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World Cup 2022: FIFA legends, Qatar-based workers play friendly match01:35 | December 12, 2022 -
World Cup 2022: Top soccer writer Grant Wahl’s legacy after death in Qatar01:56 | December 10, 2022 -
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FIFA World Cup: Tournament kicks off with fireworks and celebrations as Ecuador beats Qatar 2-002:52 | November 20, 2022 -
FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records02:44 | November 19, 2022 -
FIFA president attacks Western ‘hypocrisy’ over World Cup in Qatar05:39 | November 19, 2022 -
Diplomatic boycott over FIFA World Cup ‘doesn’t go far enough’: Human Rights Watch01:08 | October 28, 2022 -
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FIFA VP says choosing 2026 World Cup host cities ‘very difficult’ after Edmonton not selected01:47 | June 16, 2022 -
Toronto, Vancouver to host games for 2026 FIFA World Cup02:14 | June 16, 2022 -
Controversy, contract dispute plague Canada Soccer’s road to World Cup02:07 | June 8, 2022 -
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Canada qualifies for its 1st men’s World Cup in 36 years01:47 | March 28, 2022 -
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Government diplomats must ‘speak out on these abuses’ if attending 2022 FIFA World Cup: Human Rights Watch00:41 | October 28, 2022
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Canadian interest higher than for men’s tournament, poll shows02:54 | July 19, 2023
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Soccer expert predicts Canada will have some tough competition03:27 | July 18, 2023
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World Cup 2022: FIFA legends, Qatar-based workers play friendly match01:35 | December 12, 2022
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World Cup 2022: Top soccer writer Grant Wahl’s legacy after death in Qatar01:56 | December 10, 2022
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Global National: Nov. 2719:14 | November 27, 2022
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World Cup 101: What are the most important FIFA terms you need to know?01:38 | November 25, 2022
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Politics dampening enthusiasm for Qatar-hosted FIFA World Cup02:15 | November 21, 2022
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FIFA World Cup: Tournament kicks off with fireworks and celebrations as Ecuador beats Qatar 2-002:52 | November 20, 2022
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FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records02:44 | November 19, 2022
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Government diplomats must ‘speak out on these abuses’ if attending 2022 FIFA World Cup: Human Rights Watch
Description
October 28, 2022
Michael Page, the deputy director for Human Rights Watch in the Middle East and North Africa division, said in an interview with Global News that his organization wants government diplomats to speak out on various abuses being reported out of the FIFA World Cup. He said diplomats need to speak out on LGBTQ2 issues and migrant workers, who may be facing risks in Qatar.
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