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21 Mar 2024The International Law Association’s New Committee Champions Human Rights at SeaThe International Law Association (ILA) has taken a significant step forward by assembling a global team of experts to tackle the urgent issue of safeguarding individuals at sea, with a specific focus on upholding their human rights. As global attention increasingly turns towards the plight ofLaw Reform and Policy
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06 Feb 2024Human Rights at Sea Urges Global Adoption of Geneva Declaration Following Emotional Film Screening of Death at SeaIn January, we had the pleasure of hosting the premiere of ‘Death at Sea’, which delves into the tragic and untimely death of Eritara, a dedicated fisheries observer who went to work one day and neverLaw Reform and Policy
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05 Feb 2024IMO's 'Fresh Agenda' Echoes the Call of Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaInternational Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez recently outlined the organisation's "fresh agenda" and commitment to creating a safer, more secure, and environmentallyLaw Reform and Policy
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10 Jan 2024Charting a Strategic Course for the Future of Human Rights at SeaFounded by David Hammond in 2013, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has evolved into a global force for justice, shaping policy, and raising awareness for all individuals living, working and moving on the world's seas and oceans. Over the past ten years, our impact has been undeniable. A Decade of Impact
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10 Dec 2023Fostering a New Era: A Call to Adopt the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaAs the world commemorates Human Rights Day, we stand at the forefront of a transformative movement, advocating for the adoption of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea. In a year that alsoLaw Reform and Policy
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29 Nov 2023Marine Insurance Nordics Conference showcases Civil Society Human Rights ImpactHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) attended the recent Marine Insurance Nordics conference in Oslo , Norway, on 9th - 10th November, engaging with the audience in the ‘Crew Matter’ fireside chat alongside
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16 Nov 2023Opinion | Navigating the AI Revolution: Artificial Intelligence and Protecting Human Rights at SeaThe maritime industry is the backbone of the global economy, responsible for transporting over 90% of the world's goods. But is it sailing into unchartered waters by potentially integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its core operations? This transformative journey is overloaded withEquality at Sea
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14 Nov 2023Stella Maris (Ukraine) Reconnects with Human Rights at Sea in OdesaOn 1 November, 19 months since their first meeting amid the early days of the Russian ground invasion, Friar Olegsander (Alex) Smerechynskyy and Human Rights at Sea CEO David Hammond had the
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10 Nov 2023Air Raid Alerts Fail to Stop Human Rights briefings for Ukrainian Marine CadetsOn 31 October 2023, amid the backdrop of air raid alerts and missile launches towards Ukraine, Human Rights at Sea continued with its introductory briefings for cadets at Odesa’s National University’s