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Human Rights and the Qatar World Cup

Human Rights and the Qatar World Cup

FromGlobal Dispatches -- World News That Matters


Human Rights and the Qatar World Cup

FromGlobal Dispatches -- World News That Matters

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, the plight of the migrant workers who built the facilities enjoyed by fans and spectators is coming into sharper focus. Qatar required massive amounts of labor, and those workers often toiled in highly exploitative conditions. In this episode, we speak with Michael Page, deputy director in the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch We discuss how and why migrant workers were exploited in Qatar and then have a conversation about how the human rights community may better leverage massive sporting events to advance human rights, including protection of freedom of expression, LGBT rights, and women's rights.    
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.