The Kafala system in Dubai is akin to slavery and when famous footballers compete and holiday there, it launders the reputation of a country committing human rights violations.
First, watch this video explaining the term ‘Sportwashing’.
Second, read these articles about the Kafala system:
https://www.fairwork.nu/en/2018/12/11/the-kafala-system-explained/
https://www.migrant-rights.org/campaign/end-the-kafala-system/
1.1 What details do you remember most about the video & articles?
1.2 Describe what happens when footballers endorse a holiday destination.
1.3 Can you name the head of sports council in dubai?
1.4 How is the Kafala system morally problematic?
1.5 Which famous footballers holiday in Dubai?
1.6 Describe the benefits of sportswashing for Dubai
1.7 Describe how the Kafala system treats immigrant workers
1.8 What other countries use the Kafala system?
1.9 Describe how Marcus Rashford used his celebrity to help people.
2.1 How would you explain / describe the importance of human rights policies?
2.2 Since migrant workers are willing to come to Dubai, why do they need the Kafala system?
2.3 How can Dubai validate the Kafala system?
2.4 Do you trust the sources of this articles to be objective and factual?
2.5 How do footballers “Sports-wash” Dubai’s reputation/brand?
2.6 Analyse the responsibilities of celebrities.
2.7 Compare Christian Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford
2.8 Knowing what you do about the Kafala system, would you holiday in Dubai? Why or why not?
3.1 What would happen to Dubai’s economy if the Kafala system was abolished?
3.2 Generate a plan for your favourite celebrity to help you support a good cause.
3.3 How could the Kafala system be changed to help migrant workers?
3.4 How could you could you personally support the rights of migrant workers?
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