Minky Worden

In this discussion, Minky Worden, Director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, sheds light on Qatar's troubling human rights record ahead of the World Cup. They delve into the alarming death toll of migrant workers, with over 6,500 fatalities during construction. The podcast also highlights the oppressive environment for LGBTQ individuals in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal. Worden stresses the importance of holding Qatar accountable and explores how sports can influence social change and human rights advocacy.