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28 May 2015Human Rights at Sea is welcomed by the UN Global Compact corporate social initiative“ The Global Compact asks companies to embrace universal principles and to partner with the United Nations. It has grown to become a critical platform for the UN to engage effectively with enlightened global business.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Human Rights at Sea is pleased to announce thatLaw Reform and Policy
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27 May 2015Updated SeaWatch Migrant Rescue blog Nos. 6 & 7The SeaWatch Migrant Rescue blog has been updated with news of the team’s progress down into the Mediterranean and also analysis of anti-smuggling law and migrant rights by Daniel Shepherd, HumanMigrants & Refugees
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27 May 2015Asia’s Boat People: Smuggled or Trafficked?Article reproduced with express permission of author. May 27 2015. BANGKOK— For years, oppressed Rohingya from Myanmar and impoverished Bangladeshis risked perilous sea journeys on rickety woodenMigrants & RefugeesSlavery at Sea
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22 May 2015Human Trafficking: The Giant Ocean Case: Challenges in Securing Justice for Exploited FishermenUSAID’s Counter Trafficking in Persons II (CTIP) Program launched its video “ The Giant Ocean Case: Challenges in Securing Justice for Exploited Fishermen.” The 30-minute video exposes the human trafficking ring behind the former recruitment agency, Giant Ocean International Limited, convicted forLaw Reform and PolicyMigrants & RefugeesSlavery at Sea
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21 May 2015Press Release: Human Rights at Sea becomes a Registered CharityPRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE London 21 May 2015. Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) is very pleased to be able to announce that it has become a Registered Charity in England and Wales after only 13 months sinceAbout us
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17 May 2015Press Release: Ukrainian Marine Trade Union Federation joins in supporting Human Rights at Sea and the Missing Seafarers & Fishers Reporting ProgrammeHRAS PRESS RELEASE London. 17 May 2015. The Ukrainian Marine Trade Union Federation (UMTUF) has joined in supporting Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) as an independent maritime human rights charity andAccess to JusticeEquality at SeaLaw Reform and Policy
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16 May 2015Migrant rescue: Sea-Watch Blog No.4 – An analysis of the duties to refugeesMain Blog HERE In a week that saw the European Commission unveil plans for an EU wide refugee quota system, migration in the Mediterranean continues to divide opinion among Member States. With this in mind it is fitting that we remind ourselves that, contrary to some politicians’ assertions, underMigrants & Refugees
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15 May 2015Human Rights at Sea and the German Government’s Charter for the Future – An UpdateHuman Rights at Sea supports the German Government’s Charter for the Future. On 1 April 2014, the German Government embarked together on the path towards preparing a Charter for the Future. On 24Law Reform and Policy
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14 May 2015SE Asia migrant slow deaths at sea reported off ThailandArticle first reported in Phuket Wan Tourism NewsPicture: HRAS. UPDATE We Beg for Your Help, Says Thirsty Boy as Passengers Weaken on Stranded Death Ship By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan MorisonChildren at SeaMigrants & RefugeesSlavery at Sea