{"id":1344,"date":"2022-11-22T09:42:54","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T09:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/?p=1344"},"modified":"2022-11-22T09:43:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T09:43:00","slug":"world-cup-2022-fifas-clampdown-on-rainbow-armbands-conflicts-with-its-own-guidance-on-human-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/index.php\/world-cup-2022-fifas-clampdown-on-rainbow-armbands-conflicts-with-its-own-guidance-on-human-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2022: Fifa\u2019s clampdown on rainbow armbands conflicts with its own guidance on human\u00a0rights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sophie King-Hill<\/a>, University of Birmingham<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2022 men\u2019s World Cup host nation Qatar is known for its human rights abuses<\/a> relating to women, migrant workers and those from the LGBTQ+ community. Same sex relationships in Qatar are illegal and punishable by up to seven years in prison<\/a>. As Qatar is hosting one of the most popular global sporting events, these human rights abuses are now under scrutiny on the world stage. <\/p>\n

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The latest issue arose as the England and Wales captains were set to defy Fifa by wearing \u201cOneLove\u201d armbands<\/a> during the tournament. The rainbow armbands are a gesture against discrimination and in support of LGBTQ+ rights. However on the eve of the tournament, Fifa announced its own social campaign armbands and its president, Gianni Infantino, stated<\/a> \u201cwe have clear regulations on armbands.\u201d <\/p>\n

It was said that players found to be wearing the rainbow armbands could face on-the-pitch sanctions, including yellow cards. That threat seemed to have worked, as the teams subsequently decided not to wear the armband, explaining in a joint statement from several football associations<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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We were prepared to pay fines that would normally apply to breaches of kit regulations and had a strong commitment to wearing the armband. However, we cannot put our players in the situation where they might be booked, or even forced to leave the field of play. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There has been a passive acceptance of discrimination from many, including Fifa and the UK government. This is reflected in comments made by UK foreign secretary James Cleverley who stated that<\/a> \u201ca little bit of flex and compromise\u201d needs to be shown by LGBTQ+ fans attending the Qatar World Cup. Cleverly urged fans<\/a> to be \u201crespectful of the host nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In response to the issues with Qatar, the UK Football Association states that it has received<\/a> \u201cthe unequivocal answer that all fans, including those from LGBTQ+ communities, will be welcome at Qatar 2022, and that the safety and security of every fan is Qatar\u2019s top priority.\u201d <\/p>\n

However, just two weeks before the start of the World Cup a Qatari official stated to German media<\/a> that homosexuality is \u201cdamage in the mind\u201d and said that gay people \u201chave to accept our rules here\u201d. <\/p>\n

These comments seemingly appear misguided on the surface but they conceal a much bigger issue. There should be no \u201cflex and compromise\u201d around human rights. Criminalising LGBTQ+ people is not a cultural choice but a human rights assault and it is a universally important issue. Yet the lines appear blurred for many in the case of the World Cup. <\/p>\n

Fifa\u2019s contradictory stance<\/h2>\n

Qatar\u2019s stance on LGBTQ+ human rights is seemingly in conflict with Fifa values and raises serious questions as to the governing body\u2019s position in relation to this. Fifa claims<\/a> that it is \u201ccommitted to respecting all internationally recognised human rights and shall strive to promote the protection of these rights.\u201d This policy states<\/a> that discrimination of any kind, including against sexual orientation, is \u201cstrictly prohibited and punishable by suspension or expulsion\u201d.<\/p>\n

Fifa adopted the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights<\/a> in 2016. The UN has repeatedly confirmed<\/a> that discrimination based on a person\u2019s sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics is contrary to international human rights law.<\/p>\n

Fifa also created a human rights and anti-discrimination department<\/a> in 2020. This is underpinned by the requirement for the body to take measures to mitigate and prevent human rights infringements.<\/p>\n

The treatment of people from the LGBTQ+ community in Qatar appears to be in direct conflict with Fifa\u2019s purported values. Instead of condemning Qatar\u2019s human rights abuses, Fifa has asked nations competing to \u201cfocus on football<\/a>\u201d and stop \u201chanding out moral lessons\u201d. <\/p>\n

Long-term repercussions<\/h2>\n

Former Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, recently stated that giving Qatar the World Cup was a mistake<\/a> and was the result of political pressure. Qatar is said to invest billions into world football<\/a>, which highlights the stark reality that human rights do, apparently, have a price.<\/p>\n

The long-term impact of the Qatar World Cup on LGBTQ+ issues in football, despite the verbal condemnation of the discrimination by some, may be felt for many years to come. <\/p>\n

Historically football in the UK has been notoriously discriminatory<\/a> against those from the LGBTQ+ community. However, this appears to be improving<\/a>. Blackpool player Jake Daniel<\/a> is the UK\u2019s first \u2013 and only \u2013 active male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990. This is a huge step forward for LGBTQ+ people<\/a> in sport. <\/p>\n

However, there is still stigma surrounding LGBTQ+ people<\/a> in football. The harsh rhetoric and lack of action from various governing bodies and the government around the World Cup may compound football\u2019s homophobia and impact further footballers from coming out. It could also influence career choices of budding players or those who want to work within the sector. <\/p>\n

LGBTQ+ fans are already boycotting the World Cup, stating that they feel excluded from the game<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Being LGBTQ+ is not a lifestyle choice or a value that people can or should be made to compromise or \u201cflex\u201d. And freedom from discrimination because of sexuality is a fundamental human right. Those who take part in this World Cup are arguably complicit in such discrimination.\"The<\/p>\n

Sophie King-Hill<\/a>, Senior Fellow at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This article is republished from The Conversation<\/a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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