Football players from all backgrounds are concerned about human rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and want to know how they can play an active role in bringing about lasting change in the host country.
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Álvaro Dionisio on football trafficking in Portugal: 'I was too trusting and they tricked me'
How the Portuguese union is tackling human trafficking in football
Portuguese player union Sindicato dos Jogadores (SJPF) has provided support to dozens of players who in recent years were left stranded in Portugal as victims of human trafficking. These players arrived expecting to start or further develop their professional football careers, but were eventually cheated by people who had tempted them with false promises.
Colombian union ACOLFUTPRO is fighting illegal restrictions on player rights
Teresa Calleb: "I like championing our players’ rights"
Former Kenya captain Teresa Calleb was elected to the board of FIFPRO Division Africa in June. Calleb, who finished her playing career in 2021, talks with FIFPRO about her background and vision for African women’s football.
Giorgio Chiellini, fighter of footballers' rights, retires
The Italian legend announced on Tuesday his retirement from football at the age of 39. Chiellini dedicated part of his successful career to fighting for footballers' rights and in September 2022 was one of the founding members of FIFPRO’s revamped Global Player Council (GPC).
'Normal' employment rights for players in Eastern Europe
Traditionally, almost 100% of players in some Eastern European countries had self-employed contracts. Following pressure from FIFPRO and others, this changed in 2018 when a new European Union directive enabled them to claim the employment rights of a normal worker.
Player data rights: Why unions have an integral role to play
Nine FIFPRO member unions from four continents participated in the first FIFPRO Player IQ Tech Experience Tour in Tel-Aviv, Israel, giving them the chance to enhance their existing knowledge in the field of technology and innovation.
Charter of Player Data Rights in focus ahead of 2022 World Cup
As a result of data and technology maturity, the ability to collect and use footballers’ data has greatly increased – and players should have a significant say in how their data is being used.
Chris Kach: "I’m advocating for the rights and inclusion of intersex players"
Kenyan footballer Chris Kach is empowering the intersex community in her country through football and advocacy. A nominee for the FIFPRO Merit Awards, Kach advocates for intersex rights by creating safe spaces, raising awareness through education, and collaborating with medical practitioners, social and economic projects.
Global unions of footballers, construction and domestic workers launch digital platform to support workers’ rights in Qatar and worldwide after World Cup
The digital platform, which is accessible via a mobile-phone app, is a contribution by the three global unions to help ensure continuous support for workers in Qatar and other migrant workers around the world.