Fighting for their right… to party: Social justice warrior Bella Hadid joins Naomi Campbell and Poppy Delevingne in Qatar as they lead the glamour at Fashion Trust Arabia Awards – amid ongoing controversy over World Cup host’s questionable human rights and LGBTQ+ record
- The event comes just weeks ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which has faced growing criticism over its questionable treatment of women, migrant workers & the LGBTQ+ community
- The decision by FIFA to hold the World Cup in the tiny Arab state has been surrounded by controversy, not least because the tournament is being held over the winter for the first time in its 92-year history
- Qatar has faced intense scrutiny of the physical and contractual conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in the tiny emirate since the World Cup hosting rights were won 12 years ago
- It is yet to be seen how much time broadcasters will spend highlighting the allegations, which include 2013 claims by The Guardian that workers were denied food, water, and were stripped of their passports
Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell and Poppy Delevingne a host of celebrities at the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize ceremony in Qatar capital city Doha on Wednesday amid controversy surrounding the country’s appalling human rights record.
Bella, 26, who has previously been vocal about social justice issues, appeared to be in the mood to party as she attended the event at the city’s National Museum alongside her father Mohamed Hadid.
The event comes just weeks ahead of the Qatar World Cup, with the Arab state facing growing criticism over its treatment of women, migrant workers and LGBT people.
Primary concern is the contractual conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers employed to turn the tiny emirate into a region capable of hosting football’s biggest tournament.
Party time: Bella Hadid , Naomi Campbell and Poppy Delevingne a host of celebrities at the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize ceremony in Qatar capital city Doha on Wednesday amid controversy surrounding the country’s appalling human rights record
In good company: Bella attended the glamorous event, which takes place weeks before the World Cup, alongside her father Mohamed
In recent weeks, Bella has spoken out on social media about the current protests in Iran, following the death of a young woman who died after being arrested by the morality police.
She shared several posts from human right activist and designer, Celine Semaan Vernon including her own impassioned message.
Since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was revealed, women across the Islamic Republic have been burning their hijabs, the head covering mandated by the Iranian government, and cutting their hair.
‘Our sisters are being murdered for the right to be. The right to exist in all their freedom, she wrote, ‘The freedom of choosing of their sovereignty over their own bodies. Unarmed, facing with police and their weapons. How can women make a militarized dominant majority so threatened and insecure?’
‘The control of our bodies is the same need to control our lands our earth. Patriarchy is the disease.’
Guest: Bella wore a navy figure-hugging dress at the event which she paired with eye-catching silver earrings
Upbeat: The American supermodel appeared to be in high spirits as she crossed paths with fellow guest Paula Abdul at the event in Qatar on Wednesday evening
Looking good: Paula caught the eye in a glittering pink sequinned evening gown as she made her presence felt at the event
Happy to be here: Supermodel Bella looked delighted as she posed for a series of glam photos after arriving at Doha’s National Museum ahead of the event
Memorable night: The Fashion Trust Arabia Awards are part of year-round cultural events culminating the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 football tournament
And the award for best dressed goes to: Bella’s culturally appropriate outfit ensured she stood out on a night of high glamour in the Arab state
Strike a pose: She posed for an obligatory series of photos shortly after arriving at the glamorous ceremony
Daddy’s girl: Bella held hands with her father as they posed for photos on the red carpet in Doha
Anger: Nations have spoken out against the country and its position as 2022 World Cup host (pictured: A ‘boycott Qatar 2022’ banner, unfurled during a UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City)
Style: Also in attendance at the event was Poppy Delevingne who opted for a sleeveless white dress with a feathered detail along the chest and a light grey dot print
Fashion: The model cinched her waist with a gold strap while she added height to her frame with a pair of heels
Bella has also been vocal about her opinions on the geopolitical conflict between Israel and Palestine on social media in the past.
In one post, she said: ‘I feel a deep sense of pain for Palestine and for my Palestinian brothers and sisters today and everyday. watching these videos physically breaks my heart into 100 different pieces.
‘You cannot allow yourself to be desensitized to watching human life being taken. You just can’t. Palestinian lives are the lives that will help change the world. And they are being taken from us by the second. #FreePalestine.’
Bella wore a navy figure-hugging dress at the event which she paired with eye-catching silver earrings.
Elegant: Janet Jackson wore a pair of black leather trousers along with a matching blazer with a sheer train
Centre of attention: The R&B legend posed on a specially built stage as she arrived at the event on Wednesday evening
Flawless: Jourdan Dunn wore a white long-sleeves dress with a cut out detail and leg split
Red carpet: Maya Jama opted for a black flowing dress and a matching pair of tights
Also in attendance at the event was Poppy Delevingne who opted for a sleeveless white dress with a feathered detail along the chest and a light grey dot print.
The model cinched her waist with a gold strap while she added height to her frame with a pair of heels.
Veteran supermodel Naomi Campbell also stood out on the night after arriving in a sweeping embellished gown with layered detailing.
Olivia Culpo opted for a sleeveless champagne dress with a plunging neckline that highlighted her incredible figure.
The garment also featured a pleated hemline and a bejewelled embellishment while Olivia added tok her outfit with a pair of diamond earrings.
Fellow model Neelam Gill turned heads in a gold strapless gown with a cinched waist and a dramatic train.
Star: Love Island host Maya styled her locks into loose curls for the evening
She’s pleased: The new Love Island presenter flashed a smile as she greeted onlookers at the star-studded event
Stunning: Maya looked radiant as she posed for photographers after arriving at the event on Wednesday evening
Fashion first: (L-R) Poppy Delevingne, Nathalie Fanj and Olivia Culpo all wore Miu Miu for the ceremony in Doha
All together now: (L-R) Abiola Oke, Hunderson Sabbat, Leomie Anderson, Maya Jama and Unik Ernest pose for a group photo
Trendy: Real Housewives of Dubai star Chanel Ayan donned a shimmering crop top and an asymmetric skirt
Make way: Sabrina Elba ensured she claimed her fair share of the spotlight as she arrived at The National Museum of Qatar
Looking good: The model opted for a glamorous pink cape with sequinned embellishments for her latest public appearance
Smart: Ed Westwick looked dapper in a white blazer which he wore with a matching shirt, along with black trousers and bow tie
Breathtaking: Neelam Gill turned heads in a gold strapless gown with a cinched waist and a dramatic train
Wow: Olivia Culpo opted for a sleeveless champagne dress with a plunging neckline that highlighted her incredible figure
The star also carried a dark brown handbag while she styled her raven locks into loose waves.
Ed looked dapper in a white blazer which he wore with a matching shirt, along with black trousers and bow tie, while Leomie Anderson looked incredible in a light green gown with a sheer detail and dramatic train.
Elsewhere R&B legend Janet Jackson wore a pair of black leather trousers along with a matching blazer with a sheer train. The singer also sported a chinky black belt and added height to her frame with a matching pair of boots.
The event comes just weeks ahead of the Qatar World Cup, which has faced growing criticism over its treatment of women, migrant workers & the LGBTQ+ community.
The decision by FIFA to hold the World Cup in Qatar has been surrounded by controversy – not least because the Arab state’s extreme summer temperatures have resulted in the tournament being pushed back to the winter for the first time in its 92-year history.
Side by side: (L-R) Adrienne Everett, Ikram Abdi Omar, Halima Aden and Chanel Ayan attend the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize 2022 Awards in Doha, Qatar
Old friends: Paula Abdul shared the spotlight with Janet Jackson, who was making a rare public appearance at the event on Wednesday evening
Say cheese: A smartly dressed Zuhair Murad posed alongside glamorous model Jasmine Tookes on the red carpet
Quite a pair: Precious Lee joined Poppy Delevingne for a glamorous photo as they crossed paths on Wednesday evening
Radiant: Leomie Anderson (left) opted for a green long-sleeved gown while Karolina Kurkova (right) sported a white dress with a floral print
Incredible: Jasmine Tookes sported a black gown with a gold sequinned print and high collar
Qatar has faced intense scrutiny of the physical and contractual conditions for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in the tiny emirate since the World Cup hosting rights were won 12 years ago.
It is yet to be seen how much time World Cup broadcasters will spend highlighting the allegations against the Qatari government, which include 2013 claims by The Guardian that workers were denied food, water, and were stripped of their passports.
Some allege they were not paid, or if they were, the payments were minimal and long overdue. A 2019 Daily Mirror investigation found that 28,000 workers were paid roughly $1 an hour over a 48-hour week.
Most damning, The Wall Street Journal reported in 2015 that over 1,200 workers died building the infrastructure for the tournament. Last year, The Guardian put that figure at closer to 6,500.
Colourful: Fashion journalist Anna Dello Russo donned a purple top and matching skirt with a bright red bow
Rubbing shoulders: Jourdan Dunn and Neelam Gill (L) and Neelam Gill with Leomie Anderson (R) at the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize 2022 Awards ceremony
In attendance: Singer Maxwell was also present as the glamorous fashion event got underway in Qatar on Wednesday night
Here we go: Bella received an award after taking to the stage at the star-studded event on Wednesday
She’s pleased: The supermodel beamed as she made her way towards the podium at Doha’s National Museum
Qatar also punishes homosexuality with imprisonment and considers men to be the guardians of their female relatives.
It also has strict laws on alcohol, drugs, public intimacy, relationships outside marriage, dress codes and swearing.
In March, FIFA president Gianni Infantino claimed Qatar has been progressive on labor rights: ‘I am pleased to see the strong commitment from the Qatari authorities to ensure the reforms are fully implemented across the labor market, leaving a lasting legacy of the FIFA World Cup long after the event, and benefiting migrant workers in the host country in the long term.’
Some campaigners have urged celebrities to boycott the World Cup, with Robbie Williams and David Beckham both coming under criticism for associating with the competition.
Robbie was recently unveiled as one of the music acts set to play at the Qatar Live concerts during a press conference in Doha.
Meanwhile, David agreed a £10million deal to become an ambassador for the country over a decade, which has resulted in him being the face of the World Cup 2022.
Work in progress: The site of the Fan Village Cabins Free Zone during construction ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Coming soon: The 2022 FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar from November 20, with the final taking place in capital city Doha on December 18 (pictured: People gathering near the World Cup countdown clock in Doha)
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