Kafala System
Gulf human rights declaration increases heat on Qatar to act on migrant workers’ rights
The adoption of a human rights declaration by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that was designed to shield wealthy Gulf monarchies, including 2022 World Cup host Qatar, from criticism by human rights and trade union activists is likely to increase pressure on the sports-focused Gulf state to significantly alter its controversial migrant labor system.
Gulf States seek to shape image in US on pitch
Both Qatar and the UAE have been in the firing line for human rights violations and eyes to imrove their image in the US with help of football Gulf States seeking to polish images tarnished by allegations of violations of human rights and their critics are employing football in an effort to shape American perceptions.
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Qatari labor report offers solutions but is unlikely to reduce pressure on World Cup host
A long-awaited Qatar Foundation report recommends a radical overhaul of the labor recruitment system in Asian labor exporting countries as well as the Gulf state that expects to host the 2022 World Cup.
The report however stops short of calling for the abolition of Qatarâs widely criticized kafala or sponsorship system.