Duo Dive

Episode 6: The human cost of the World Cup


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This week, Ashley takes an in-depth look at the dark side of hosting a World Cup. She investigates how Qatar's kafala system enabled thousands of migrant workers to face extreme mistreatment and even death, helping build infrastructure for the event. Tune in and find out what happens when national pride collides with human rights. 

To donate to protect migrant workers check out Amnesty International

Sources:

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-world-cup-kenya-labour-rights-activist-detained-deported

https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/11/27/qatar-cant-hide-its-abuses-calling-criticism-racist

https://time.com/6227277/qatar-extreme-heat-world-cup-2022/

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/feb/23/revealed-migrant-worker-deaths-qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022

FIFA Uncovered: https://www.netflix.com/title/80221113

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Duo DiveBy Ashley King