FIFA's new protocols for human rights in 2026 World Cup under scrutiny
- FIFA is implementing a new protocol requiring host committees to create action plans for human rights protection during the 2026 games in North America.
- FIFA's commitment to human rights is being scrutinized as the games approach, with local responsibility for enforcement.
- Advocates worry about the treatment of unhoused people, recalling over 9,000 arrests in Atlanta prior to the 1996 Olympics.
- FIFA's human rights policy requires bidders for the World Cup to uphold 'international human rights and labor standards,' according to the United Nations' guiding principles.
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FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical
FIFA is testing a new protocol for the 2026 World Cup in North America, requiring host committees to develop human rights action plans.
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