By The Numbers (January 2016 - January 2023)
These numbers are based on publicly reported allegations of labour rights abuse against migrant workers in Qatar, in which businesses are implicated. The actual numbers of incidents of abuse and affected migrant workers are believed to be higher.
454
Allegations
Publicly reported regarding migrant worker abuse by companies in Qatar since 2016
26.2k
Workers
Impacted in the documented cases
53%
Wage delays
Withheld, delayed or non-payment of wages are a key feature of the cases we track - in 239 cases
47%
Construction & Engineering
Construction is the most commonly cited sector in which abuse occurs - in 212 cases
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Parallel Portal
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Wake-up Call: Exploitative recruitment risk to migrant workers in Qatar's World Cup hotels
Further Reading
From the organisers
Qatar World Cup: Progress Report provides update on Sustainability commitments
The report provides an update on the progress made by the organisations on delivering on their five sustainability commitments made in their Sustainability Strategy published in 2019.
FIFA issues joint World Cup 2022 sustainability strategy with host Qatar
On 21 January, FIFA and hosts Qatar issued a joint FIFA World Cup 2022 sustainability strategy, outlining commitments around five key pillars, including on human capital and workers' rights, inclusivity and environmental protection
Workers' Welfare Standards initiate monitoring for 2022 World Cup contracts
Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is the entity responsible for overseeing construction of stadiums and training sites. This page collates updates and reports from the SC on its implementation & monitoring of the WWS
