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FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has 'medium' human rights risk

The article from The Athletic discusses the concerns surrounding Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, focusing on human rights issues. FIFA has set a deadline for bids, and Saudi Arabia is the only country to have publicly declared its interest. Critics, including human rights organizations, argue that hosting the tournament in Saudi Arabia could lead to sportswashing, where the country uses the event to improve its international image despite its poor human rights record. Key issues highlighted include the country's laws on homosexuality, women's rights, and the treatment of migrant workers. Amnesty International and other groups have called for FIFA to ensure that any host nation adheres to strict human rights standards. The article also mentions FIFA's own human rights policy, which requires host countries to respect human rights, but there are doubts about enforcement and the potential for FIFA to overlook these issues for financial and political gains.

Read the Full The New York Times Article at:
[ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5957860/2024/11/30/fifa-2034-human-rights-world-cup/ ]