Koppa Supports Amnesty International

By Dirk Menkveld on Monday, October 31, 2022

There has been widespread discussion about labour conditions linked to preparations for major international football tournaments.
Since one Middle Eastern country was awarded the hosting rights for a global football event in 2010, Amnesty International has published several reports highlighting human rights concerns.

Migrant workers who helped build infrastructure and stadiums for these tournaments were often required to work and live under very difficult conditions.
Amnesty International has played an important role in pushing for reforms and improvements. While progress has been made, many workers still face long working hours, delayed wages, and limited protection.

Because the organisations responsible for these tournaments have taken insufficient responsibility for these human rights issues, and because we believe Amnesty International’s work is essential for the future of large international football competitions, Koppa has decided to make a financial contribution to Amnesty International as a sign of support.

We hope this action encourages users and customers of Koppa to also support Amnesty International so that they can continue their efforts to safeguard fair and safe working conditions for migrant workers involved in preparing major football tournaments and other global sporting events.

For more information about Amnesty International’s work on labour rights and human rights, visit:
https://www.amnesty.org