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MUN Draft Resolution on FIFA Corruption

The draft resolution by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime addresses corruption and human rights violations related to the FIFA World Cup 2022, highlighting issues such as the treatment of migrant workers and the need for accountability within FIFA. It calls for the establishment of an independent monitoring organization, periodic evaluations of FIFA's policies, and improved protections for marginalized groups. The resolution aims to ensure transparency, reduce conflicts of interest, and promote human rights in the context of international sporting events.

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MUN Draft Resolution on FIFA Corruption

The draft resolution by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime addresses corruption and human rights violations related to the FIFA World Cup 2022, highlighting issues such as the treatment of migrant workers and the need for accountability within FIFA. It calls for the establishment of an independent monitoring organization, periodic evaluations of FIFA's policies, and improved protections for marginalized groups. The resolution aims to ensure transparency, reduce conflicts of interest, and promote human rights in the context of international sporting events.

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Draft Resolution 2.7.1.

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Committee: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Agenda : Investigating and Addressing Crime and Corruption in FIFA World Cup 2022
Sponsors : Republic of France, Federal Republic of Brazil, State of Qatar
Signatories: The United States of America, United Kingdom, Islamic Republic of Pakistan,
People's Republic of China, The Swiss Confederation, Republic of Korea, Republic of Maldives,
The Russian Federation, The Republic of Iraq, United States of Mexico, The Arab Republic of
Egypt, The United Arab Emirates, The Republic of Ireland, Federal Democratic Republic of
Nepal, People's Republic of Bangladesh, The State of Israel, Islamic Republic of Iran, The Italian
Republic, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Republic of Turkey,
The Republic of India, The Republic of Yemen, State of Japan, Commonwealth of Australia, The
Kingdom of Bhutan, The Kingdom of Morocco, State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Canada, Federal
Republic of Germany

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,


Aware of corruption and crime in the top executive FIFA committee considering the banning of
the previous President and arresting of 16 officials;
Deeply concerned about the human rights situation violation including the violation of almost
half of the 30 basic rights;
Recognising the flaw in the system of hosting through bidding process in the World Cup;
Guided by the probable solutions to corruptions within FIFA after historical analysis;
Acknowledging the need for a neutral, non-affiliated organization to monitor FIFA's activities;
Keeping in mind the questionable FIFA Ethics Committee that fails to implement the
organizational laws;
Fully aware of the discrimination targeted towards the minority groups like the LGBTQ+
community;
Noting with deep concern the deaths of thousands of migrant workers during the infrastructure
development of Qatar for the World Cup;
Bearing in mind the huge number of uncompensated migrant workers and their families;
Taking into consideration the lack of job opportunities specially in South Asia wherein majority
of Qatari migrant workers are from;
Having considered the biased investigation by FIFA officials towards the involved countries;
1. Endorses a high level of accountability and accuracy of information flow to promote
transparency;
2. Encourages the establishment of an international third-party organization not under the
jurisdiction of FIFA Ethics Committee or FIFA officials and report the activities directly to
UNODC;
3. Authorizes a periodical evaluation of organizational policies and laws;
4. Suggests a decrease in the term of FIFA presidents and executives;
5. Appreciates Qatar’s assurance to compensate a sum of $320 million dollars to the
abused and perished migrant workers as long as evidences like valid visa and at least
one paycheck;
6. Designates an investigation of political, geographical and economical dimensions of a
nation before approving World Cup hosting rights;
7. Decides CCPCJ’s active involvement to hold the FIFA and hosting countries accountable;
8. Further recommends the reduction in the FIFA council size appointing more
independent members to reduce conflict of interest;
9. Approves a formalized protection of human rights including the LGBTQ community,
migrant workers and women;
10. Suggests the periodicity in the hosting rights for countries that voluntarily submit their
candidancy to prevent monopoly through FIFA executives;
11. Declares the adoption of the UN Convention of Human Rights annexed to present a
solution;
12. Designates the countries to concentrate their resources and constitution to ensure
employment opportunities for their citizens in order to reduce the rate of foreign
employment;
13. Regrets the blame-game between the countries targeted towards the hosting rights and
corruption residing in the FIFA;
14. Decides to remain actively seized on the matter until further.`

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The draft resolution suggests that countries with high populations of migrant workers concentrate resources and constitutional efforts to create more employment opportunities for their citizens domestically. This measure aims to reduce the necessity of foreign employment and its associated challenges .

The draft resolution proposes to handle human rights violations regarding migrant workers by appreciating Qatar's commitment to compensate affected workers and families with $320 million. It also emphasizes the need for valid documentation like visas and paychecks for compensation eligibility, and calls for formalized protection of human rights for migrant workers .

The draft resolution recommends reducing the term lengths for FIFA presidents and executives, decreasing the size of the FIFA council while appointing more independent members, and instituting periodic evaluations of organizational policies and laws. These changes aim to minimize conflicts of interest and enhance impartiality within FIFA .

To ensure fairness in hosting rights allocation, the draft suggests periodicity in the rights for countries that voluntarily submit their candidacy to prevent monopolistic tendencies by FIFA executives. Additionally, it designates a thorough investigation of political, geographical, and economic dimensions before approval of hosting rights .

The draft proposes that the UNODC manage FIFA-related corruption by encouraging the establishment of a third-party organization independent of FIFA's jurisdiction, which would directly report to the UNODC. This aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the organization's activities .

The draft resolution recommends formalized protection of human rights for minority and marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ community, migrant workers, and women as specific measures in the context of the FIFA World Cup .

The proposed resolutions to address corruption and human rights issues in FIFA and the World Cup in Qatar include establishing a neutral third-party organization to monitor FIFA, encouraging transparency and accountability, decreasing the term for FIFA presidents and executives, and suggesting the involvement of CCPCJ to hold FIFA accountable. Additionally, formalized protection for human rights, especially for the LGBTQ community, migrant workers, and women, and recommendations to reduce the FIFA council size to decrease conflicts of interest are proposed .

The draft resolution, if implemented, might enhance FIFA's legitimacy and trustworthiness by increasing transparency, accountability, and reducing conflicts of interest through structural changes such as reducing term lengths for executives and diminishing council size. These actions can demonstrate a commitment to reform, potentially restoring public and stakeholder trust .

The draft resolution proposes the adoption of the UN Convention on Human Rights to present solutions to the issues within FIFA, indicating that international human rights standards could serve as a foundational guideline to reform FIFA's practices, particularly in promoting equitable treatment and protection of workers and marginalized groups .

The draft proposes ongoing accountability through the establishment of a neutral organization to monitor FIFA activities, the involvement of the CCPCJ, and continuous oversight until further actions are deemed satisfactory. These measures aim to sustain a high level of transparency and accountability in FIFA and respective host nations .

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