FIFA's announcement of Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup raises concerns about 'sportswashing,' as the nation aims to reshape its global image while facing human rights criticisms.
Human Rights Watch has criticized Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid as a blatant case of 'sportswashing,' where human rights abuses are overshadowed by high-profile sporting events.
As an activist, I witnessed migrant workers in Qatar endure severe working conditions, and the upcoming World Cup in Saudi Arabia raises alarms about potential continuance of these injustices.
The pressure I faced after publishing 'Slave States' demonstrates the lengths to which governments will go to silence criticism, especially in the context of labor rights.
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