The Lip News
Episode 44
FIFA World Cup Corruption, Qatar Slave Labor, and Sponsorship Boycott with Jamie Fuller
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, migrant slave labor Kafala system and Sepp Blatter’s completely corrupt time as FIFA president is discussed with Jamie Fuller of SKINS. Fuller, who is spearheading a corporate boycott on the 2022 World Cup, shares his video from inside Qatar of migrant workers living conditions, and we learn more about the appalling treatment workers are receiving in the richest country in the world. How people can create change, and the Hypocrisy World Cup are all explored on the Lip News Interview, hosted by Elliot Hill.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Jamie Fuller of SKINS to the Lip News Interview.
00:50 The inspiration behind getting involved against FIFA in Qatar.
03:07 The richest country in the world and over a million exploited foreign workers.
04:15 The Kafala system of slave labor and lethal
07:05 Video from a Qatar labor camp.
09:40 FIFA’s hands-off position.
11:20 The response from the government of Qatar.
12:50 Petitioning corporate sponsors to boycott Qatar.
17:25 Looking at sponsors abroad and appealing to US brands.
19:05 Visa’s statement on their Qatar World Cup, and dismal prognosis for FIFA.
21:51 Is there any hope for effecting change?
24:35 Censorship, arrests of journalists, and the lengths Qatar goes to maintain secrecy.
25:37 Thanks and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Jamie Fuller serves as Chief Executive Officer of Skins International Trading AG.
Additional Links
http://www.skins.net/usa/blog/hypocrisy-world-cup
https://www.facebook.com/skinsna?brand_redir=121982244509640
Hosts
Lissette Padilla
Mark Sovel
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