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Calvié, Thomas

University of British Columbia

This study examines the complex issue of accountability in the context of the Fédération Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA), a global entity with a dual identity as both a non-profit organization (NPO) and a transnational corporation (TNC). The research focuses on FIFA's involvement in human rights malpractices and the challenges posed by its ambiguous nature to existing accountability mechanisms. The study investigates the interplay between FIFA's non-profit and for-profit aspects and their implications for holding the organization accountable for human rights violations. By analyzing case records collected by the Center for Sport and Human Rights and involving FIFA's human rights violations, this study utilizes a qualitative content analysis to demonstrate how FIFA presents itself as either an NPO or a TNC in different contexts. While FIFA's adoption of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises signals progress in integrating human rights, the organization's dual nature complicates efforts to enforce accountability. This research underscores the need for tailored accountability mechanisms that address the unique challenges posed by non-state sporting actors (NSSAs) like FIFA, emphasizing the importance of defining clear criteria and adaptable approaches to ensure consistent human rights protection. The study contributes to discussions on the governance of international sports organizations and the development of effective accountability measures in the realm of human rights and global sports governance.

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2023-08-31

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/85754

Political Science

University of British Columbia

UBCV

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/