FIFA Sub Committee on Human Rights & Social Responsibility Report + Study on Access to Remedy for Workers in the Context of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The FIFA Sub-Committee on Human Rights & Social Responsibility has developed a report addressing access to remedy for workers involved in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, responding to a request from the Norwegian Football Federation [1][2] - The report emphasizes the importance of creating a legacy for workers and outlines recommendations for FIFA to enhance its efforts in providing remedy to affected workers [18][23] Summary by Sections Steps Undertaken by the Sub-Committee - The Sub-Committee prioritized labor rights issues related to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 since its inception, transitioning from a Working Group to a formal Sub-Committee in December 2022 [3][4] - A visit to Doha was conducted to engage with stakeholders, including FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC and the International Labour Organisation, to understand measures taken for labor rights protection [4][5] - The Sub-Committee committed to a transparent study on access to remedy for workers, incorporating insights from independent experts and civil society [6][7] The Human Level Study - The Human Level Study assesses FIFA's efforts to mitigate human rights risks for workers and measures taken to enable access to remedy [10] - It acknowledges the steps taken by FIFA and its partners to protect the rights of construction and service workers while identifying areas for improvement [11] - The study proposes a proactive approach for FIFA to provide remedy for workers who have not received adequate remediation [12][13] Considerations by the Sub-Committee and Advice to FIFA - The Sub-Committee acknowledges FIFA's efforts in protecting workers and the role of the Supreme Committee in enhancing labor rights [15][16] - It highlights the labor rights reforms in Qatar since 2016 and the importance of continued engagement with the Ministry of Labour [16][17] - The Sub-Committee advises FIFA to consider the Human Level Study's conclusions and to act on the intention to dedicate the FIFA World Cup 2022 Legacy Fund to strengthen the legacy for migrant workers [20][21] - Recommendations include establishing a Working Group to develop a detailed Project Plan for the Legacy Fund, ensuring it supports both retrospective and prospective remediation measures [21][22]