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08 Feb 2023How Ethical is the Seafood you Eat? A Review of the International Fisheries and Aquaculture Certifications, Standards and Ratings EcosystemFollowing an ongoing three-year project, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) today publishes its first independent review of voluntary international certifications, standards and ratings across the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The report "Does it Do what it Says on the Tin" is framed as an 'Ecosystem 1Law Reform and Policy
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07 Feb 2023Nowhere to Escape: Speaking out about Sexual Violence at SeaThe Guardian Australia recently reported that more than a dozen women had come forward with negative – sometimes terrifying – experiences after meeting skippers through popular sailing websites suchAccess to Justice
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02 Feb 2023Seafarers, Human Rights and the Welfare Sector: An Interview with Toon Van de SandeHuman Rights at Sea sat down with Advisory Board member Toon Van de Sande to discuss his White Paper which outlines his thoughts on how the welfare sector can better develop a continuum of care andEquality at Sea
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30 Jan 2023How Can the Welfare Sector Develop a "Continuum of Care" for Seafarers?“Empowering People Working at Sea from Training to Justice” was recently published by Human Rights at Sea Advisory Board member Toon van de Sande to catalyse collective action in the fight against welfare abuses. This White Paper discusses the concept of a “continuum of care” for seafarers and looksEquality at Sea
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30 Jan 2023UN Human Rights Council President’s Welcome Reception Attended by Human Rights at SeaOn Friday, 27 January, a welcome lunch reception with the 2023 President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Václav Bálek and the former President, Ambassador Federico Villegas, took place at theLaw Reform and Policy
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23 Jan 2023CHIRP Maritime and Human Rights at Sea Join ForcesThe UK-based Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (Maritime) has joined forces with Human Rights at Sea through a partnership Memorandum of Understanding to share resourcesAccess to Justice
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20 Jan 2023Civil Society Supporting London International Shipping Week 2023Human Rights at Sea was pleased to attend and support the launch event of the forthcoming London International Shipping Week 2023, which took place at the London offices of the international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright on Tuesday, 17 January. The LISW Event is a significant occurrence in theEquality at SeaLaw Reform and Policy
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17 Jan 2023The Wilton Park Conference Report on “Human Rights Law at Sea” PublishedThe Wilton Park “Human Rights Law at Sea” Conference, organised in partnership with Human Rights at Sea Advisory Board member Sir Malcolm Evans KCMG, OBE, FLSW, was initiated as a direct response toLaw Reform and Policy
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13 Jan 2023NATO Issues Two New Podcasts with Human Rights at SeaThe NATO Centre of Excellence for Operations in Confined and Shallow Waters (COE CSW) has issued two new podcasts covering an introduction to the work of Human Rights at Sea. Speaking with honoraryAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and PolicyMigrants & Refugees