World Cup worker welfare standards set a precedent in the region

Jun 2, 2022

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy's (SC) pioneering efforts in worker welfare were highlighted during a high-profile human rights webinar hosted by the Centre for Sport and Human Rights and the International Code of Conduct Association.

Mahmoud Qutub, executive director of the SC's Workers Welfare Department and adviser to the chairperson on workers welfare and labor rights at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, spoke about the legacy Qatar's World Cup hosting is leaving in terms of workers' rights.

Qutub highlighted the SC's progress in establishing welfare standards and initiatives for workers, which are serving as a benchmark for the construction sector in Qatar and the region and are now being implemented in other sectors to protect all workers involved in the delivery of the tournament, during the panel discussion titled Mega Sporting Events, Private Security, and Human Rights: The FIFA World Cup & Commonwealth Games.

? The Centre brought together actors in the sport ecosystem to explore what steps football associations can take to responsibly participate in mega sporting events

⚽️ With a specific focus on the upcoming World Cup in Qatar and the hospitality sector

Read the report below ?
— Centre for Sport & Human Rights (@SportandRights) June 1, 2022

The tournament is expected to involve over 23,000 security personnel, who will play a critical role in ensuring a safe and secure experience for fans, players, and officials.

The SC has implemented steps to benefit the many thousands of people working in executing projects for the FIFA World Cup over the last decade, Qutub remarked. These projects have improved recruitment practices in a variety of health and safety areas, including heat stress reduction, as per the report.

Qutub went on to talk about Qatar's dedication to assisting private security professionals.

2/ @MOLQTR's representative spoke about the role of the labour relations department in promoting social dialogue in all levels of the economy, and recognized the importance of the partnerships with @roadto2022, @ILOQatar, @QF and others. pic.twitter.com/TIAKZjVdRQ
— ILO Project Office for the State of Qatar (@ILOQatar) May 31, 2022