Situation of human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA world cup in Qatar: closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

The FIFA’s decision to give the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has sparked controversy among human rights organisations and football fans alike. Data cross-checked by several human rights groups with diplomatic missions in Doha indicate that thousands of foreign workers have died on construction sites or as a result of construction-related activities in the country ahead of the tournament. Closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.