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EURO 2024 sponsors face allegations of human rights abuses & unethical practices
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Response from AliExpress (part of Alibaba Group)
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Vivo did not respond
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BYD did not respond
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Criticism re Euro 2024 sponsors: UEFA says it is ‘fully aware’ of social responsibility
UEFA stated that it was "fully aware" of its social responsibility, but that it was "a confederation of football associations and not a political player". As previously emphasised in a joint announcement with the German Football Association (DFB), UEFA also takes "the issue of human rights very seriously", it said.
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UEFA's due diligence questioned as EURO 2024 sponsors Alibaba, BYD & Vivo linked to forced labour & other controversies
UEFA faces scrutiny over its due diligence and vetting processes as EURO 2024 sponsors Alibaba, BYD, and Vivo are linked to allegations of Uyghur forced labor and enabling access to pornographic content for minors, raising questions about the ethical standards of the tournament's sponsorships.
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