Why some football fans will not watch World Cup 2022 on TV
By Miriam BarkerAs Wales compete in their first World Cup since 1958, some LGBTQ+ fans won't even watch the games on TV.The country has been criticised for multiple human rights concerns - including for its treatment of women, LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers.
Jia Wei Lee is 26 years old and identifies as gay and non-binary. Originally from Malaysia, they now live in Cardiff. "People who are watching, look at the teams and see what they are doing to gently protest against this, and if you are going to Qatar, try to look out for the local people, and use your voice in a privileged position to help the LGBT Qatari's.
"When I was deciding whether I wanted to go or not, I was consumed in thinking about my own personal safety.
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