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29 Apr 2026Teaching at World Maritime University on Human Rights at Sea frontline workHuman Rights at Sea has provided teaching input at the World Maritime University on its frontline work to address the protections of fundamental human rights in the maritime environment. Founder, David Hammond, was invited to attend the university campus in central Malmö, Sweden to deliver a lectureAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
28 Apr 2026BlueRights conference highlights need for strengthened enforcement of MLC 2006Following the BlueRights International Conference on the Protection of Health at Sea in March, organiser Prof. Dr Senka Šekularac-Ivošević is calling for holistic solutions to the current gaps inLaw Reform and Policy DevelopmentProjects and Initiatives -
25 Apr 2026Mediterranean SAR NGO calls out critical funding issues for Humanity 1" There are people dying in prison [in Libya]. They are dying of hunger, of sickness, of getting rotten. We had no water to take a shower and no clothes. But if anybody asks for medicine, they comeAccess to JusticeMigrants & Refugees -
25 Apr 2026Seafarer wives appeal detention and criminalization of Filipino seafarers in AlgeriaMANILA – Families of three Filipino seafarers currently detained in Algeria are appealing to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to extend urgent diplomatic and legal intervention following the recent adverse ruling issued by the Algerian Court. The said seafarers are part of the eight Filipino crewAccess to Justice -
18 Mar 2026Petition and Go Fund Me Started for Ali AlbokhariElena Albokhari has started a Change petition and GoFundMe page to help secure the release of her husband Ali Albokhari, a Finnish citizen and professional seafarer who is currently serving a 30-yearAccess to Justice -
12 Mar 2026Rescue versus Interception: Recognition of 10 years of Migrant RescueApproximately 140 migrants, adults and children, were rescued in the Mediteranean this week. Like the hundreds of thousands of others that have attempted to reach Europe from Africa over the last 10Access to JusticeMigrants & Refugees -
09 Mar 2026Consistent approach to seafarer welfare need in peace and warHuman Rights at Sea joins the wider industry in calling for the protection of seafarers as war activities escalate in the Middle East. Persistence will be required to ensure they are not forgotten as the number of military and civilian casualties rises, says David Hammond, veteran and founder of theAccess to Justice -
23 Feb 2026Dr Felicity Attard joins Human Right at Sea as a Global AmbassadorHuman Rights at Sea is delighted to welcome Dr. Felicity G. Attard, Senior Lecturer in International Law at the University of Malta and President of the Malta Branch of the International LawAbout us -
22 Feb 2026Human Rights at Sea issues multi-year Review 2023 - 2025Human Rights at Sea is pleased to issue its multi-year review report covering 2023-2025. "Well-being is a fundamental human right of seafarers. Their right to a safe and decent workplace, repatriationAbout us
