UNI World Athletes, the world players’ association across professional sport, welcomed the historic report and recommendations on FIFA and human rights by Professor John G Ruggie of Harvard University...Brendan Schwab, the Head of UNI World Athletes, said that, “Professor Ruggie’s report sets a standard not just for FIFA, but for the world of sport. The power and reach of international sporting federations like FIFA can be a force for good by advancing human rights across the world. Everyone involved in football from migrant workers in Qatar to the players should have the rights of freedom of assembly and of movement, rights to education and work and the right to collectively bargain.”...Professor Ruggie’s report specifically addresses the position of the players, acknowledging the work of FIFPro, the world footballers’ association and a member of UNI World Athletes, in documenting allegations by players of serious harm to their human rights. These include trafficking (including minors), non-payment, delay, harassment and threats of suspension, threats compounded by players being denied access to an effective remedy.