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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 2019, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has been seeking ways to deliver changes to welfare funding mechanisms, inLaw Reform and Policy
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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
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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
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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 first invited to speak to the Association as part of an initial exposure of what was then a fledgling andAbout usLaw Reform and Policy
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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 asLaw Reform and PolicyMigrants & Refugees
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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
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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 forced labour and human trafficking, continues to be a serious concern. Human Rights at Sea interviewed SocialLaw Reform and Policy
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04 Jul 2023Seafarers’ Welfare Organisations Come Together to Address Abuse, Bullying and Harassment at SeaA coalition of UK based organisations concerned about seafarers’ welfare have come together to address abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and violence at sea. The organisations – TheLaw Reform and Policy
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03 Jul 2023Human Rights at Sea Awarded Human Rights Advocacy Group of the YearHuman Rights at Sea has been recognised for its dedication to promoting and protecting human rights at sea and awarded the ‘Maritime Human Rights Advocacy Group of the Year 2023 (UK)’ by AcquisitionAbout us