The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 runs from Sunday, 20 November, through until the final on 18 December.
Did you know that the Trafficking In Persons (TIP) 2020 report notes that “within Europe’s soccer industry alone, it is estimated there are 15,000 human trafficking victims each year”? They are trafficked by the false promise of trials with professional football clubs that do not exist. Instead, they become enslaved and exploited, victims of modern slavery.
Ride For Freedom harnesses cycling to end modern slavery and provide remedy to survivors though its Freewheel programme. In this video, Gordon Miller, Ride For Freedom founder and team leader, invites you to unite behind our “Show A Red Card” campaign, during the World Cup, by following these 5 simple steps:
- Download and print the red card
- Capture a photo or video with your red card, and invite others to join you in showing your support
- Share the photo/video on your social media platforms
- Use hashtags #ShowARedCard #RideForFreedom #EndModernSlavery
- Don’t forget to tag us Ride For Freedom on LinkedIn @RideForFreedom2 on Instagram and Twitter
Why not also show your support to empower survivors of modern slavery to cycle by signing up and using your pedal power at our annual Cycle Revolution fundraiser, from 2-4 December, during the World Cup? #CycleRevolution
Challenge yourself, keep fit and support those less fortunate. Ride your bike, change a life