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27 Jul 2023The Global Seafood Alliance responds to Human Rights at Sea's Certification, Ratings, and Standards Review.In a further example of vital international engagement with Human Rights at Sea (HRAS), the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has issued a public statement outlining its commitment to the welfare of fishers. This statement follows an open and positive meeting between the two organisations as HRASLaw Reform and Policy -
25 Jul 2023UK and France Launch Seafarers' Charters to Improve Working ConditionsThe Governments of the United Kingdom and France have joined forces by launching The Seafarers' Charter to improve conditions for seafarers. The UK government's Charter was launched on 24 JulyLaw Reform and Policy -
24 Jul 2023New Zealand Government Department Seeks Public Review of Maritime Levy Options for Seafarer Welfare FundingThe New Zealand Government Department responsible for maritime matters is conducting a public review of maritime levy options for delivering sustainable onshore seafarer welfare funding. Since 2019Law Reform and Policy -
21 Jul 2023Human Rights at Sea Cautiously Welcomes Mr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco as the New IMO Secretary GeneralMr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) has been elected as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with effect from 1 January 2024, for an initial term of four years. Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) congratulates the Secretary General Elect on a -
20 Jul 2023Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch responds to Human Rights at Sea's Certification, Standards and Ratings ReviewSeafood Watch has issued a formal response outlining its ratings programme and human rights policy in a further example of positive engagement with Human Rights at Sea's (HRAS) CertificationLaw Reform and Policy -
17 Jul 2023UN Association Human Rights Briefing in UK House of LordsHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) conducted an in-person update briefing for the UN Association Westminster Branch in the UK House of Lords on 12 July 2023. Nine years ago, CEO David Hammond, was firstAbout usLaw Reform and Policy -
13 Jul 2023HRAS Signs Open Letter Challenge to European Authorities for Pylos Tragedy in GreeceHuman Rights at Sea is proud to join the calls of over 300 academics and thought-leaders for an urgent independent investigation into the circumstances of the recent loss of an estimated 650 lives as a result of a shipwreck on 14 June 2023, off the coast of Pylos, Greece. The letter restates theLaw Reform and PolicyMigrants & Refugees -
11 Jul 2023MarinTrust responds to Human Rights at Sea’s Certification, Standards and Ratings Questionnaire 1.0In a welcome example of proactive engagement with Human Rights at Sea (HRAS), MarinTrust has issued a formal response to HRAS’s Review Questionnaire . This comesone day after the Monterey Bay AquariumLaw Reform and Policy -
04 Jul 2023Human Rights at Sea, Social Responsibility and Working Towards a Fair and Sustainable Seafood Industry: An Interview with Zacari Edwards, International Pole & Line FoundationOverfishing has become a global issue that threatens marine ecosystems globally. But what about the people catching the fish? The exploitation of workers in the fishing industry, including forcedLaw Reform and Policy
