FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical
With the games less than a year away, though, FIFA's commitment to upholding human rights is still under scrutiny. Human rights advocates who wanted more enforceable standards and clearer directions for local officials say FIFA watered down a more robust model for the plans.
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