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November 19, 2020

Qatar urged to strengthen protection of migrant workers ahead of World Cup

Thousands of workers continue to be subjected to labour abuses in Qatar, with many domestic workers were working more than 18 hours a day.
August 7, 2020

New Owners' and Directors' test proposed for English Premier League football

Investment in top-level sport can be used as a tool to deflect attention away from human rights issues, in what is known as 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International.
April 24, 2019

Football clubs pledge support for refugees in 'Football Welcomes' weekend

More than 160 football clubs will take part in the ‘Football Welcomes’ weekend to celebrate the contribution refugees make to the game.
October 7, 2018

Kilmarnock FC reaches agreement over disability access at games

Settlement ensures that disabled away fans will be able to sit where they want to rather than being forced to sit apart from their fellow supporters.
September 29, 2018

Liverpool FC becomes a Living Wage employer

Liverpool FC is the fourth Premier League club to commit to pay a real Living Wage.
June 18, 2018

Raising awareness of domestic abuse during the World Cup

Police have seen a rise in reports of domestic abuse associated with England matches in previous World Cup tournaments
June 14, 2018

Call for protection of Russian human rights defenders as World Cup begins

Amnesty International calls for the urgent protection of human rights defenders in Russia as the World Cup begins.
April 21, 2018

Clubs, players and fans take part in 'Football Welcomes' weekend

Clubs, players and fans are backing the Football Welcomes initiative this weekend to celebrate the contribution refugees make to the beautiful game.
November 18, 2017

Liverpool FC becomes a Stonewall Diversity Champion

Liverpool FC is the first Premier League Club to become a Stonewall Diversity Champion, committing to LGBT equality in football.
March 30, 2017

Clubs to celebrate contribution refugees have made to football

Football clubs across the country will be taking part in a weekend of action next month to celebrate the contribution refugees have made to the professional game since the Second World War.