Fifa urged to strengthen workers’ rights in Qatar

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Fifa has been urged to strengthen efforts to address risks to workers' rights on World Cup stadium construction sites Qatar.

BBC reported.

It is one of 33 recommendations in the first report of the governing body's new Human Rights Advisory Board.

The panel, including representatives from the UN, trade unions and sponsors, was created to provide independent advice on Fifa's responsibilities.

"Our first report sets a baseline," the advisory board said.

"We recognise that Fifa has taken important steps, particularly by adopting a new Human Rights Policy, fighting discrimination connected to matches and integrating human rights requirements into the 2026 Fifa World Cup bidding documents.

"We also make 33 detailed recommendations on issues Fifa should focus on, including, as a priority, building on what has been done to date by continuing to strengthen efforts to address risks to workers' rights on World Cup stadium construction sites in Qatar.

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