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30 Aug 2023Sustainable New Zealand Welfare Funding Mechanism Close to Agreement but Rivalries RemainCommentary. Human Rights at Sea has been working with welfare organisations, advocacy groups, membership bodies and state authorities in New Zealand to achieve sustainable onshore welfare facilities funded through existing maritime levies but unnecessary rivalries remains the 'elephant in the room' -
30 Aug 202356 Organisations Warn of Mounting Deaths in the Mediterranean Due to Obstruction and Detention of Civil Rescue VesselsHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) has joined like-minded organisations calling for an immediate end to the deliberate obstruction and detention of civil rescue vessels in the Central MediterraneanAccess to JusticeMigrants & Refugees -
24 Aug 2023Leading Marine Insurer Gard AS supports Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaHuman Rights at Sea is delighted that the leading Marine Insurer Gard has publicly supported the ongoing development of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea. In a recent and powerful ‘Insight -
18 Aug 2023Papua New Guinea Fisheries Respond to Human Rights at Sea Fisheries QuestionnaireThe Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG) has responded to Human Rights at Sea’s International Fisheries and Aquaculture Certifications, Standards and Ratings Ecosystem Questionnaire 1.0. In a detailed response, FIA PNG has outlined how its Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP)Law Reform and Policy Development -
14 Aug 2023The Superyacht ‘Me Too’ Moment? Below Deck sexual harassment and violence incidents show need for better protections at seaOpinion Sexual harassment and sexual violence is never ok. This includes within the superyacht community. Viewers of the reality TV series ‘Below Deck’ will be familiar with the antics of the crewsAccess to JusticeEquality at Sea -
11 Aug 2023Ukrainian International Law Association Publishes Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaThe Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea (GDHRAS) and accompanying Commentary has been published in the 2 nd Edition 2023 of the Ukrainian International Law Association journal. From pages 67 - -
06 Aug 2023Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea Commentary IssuedThe first Commentary to accompany the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea has been issued providing a strategic overview of the need, contribution and impact that the soft-law instrument will have. The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea (the Declaration) is a civil society initiatedLaw Reform and Policy Development -
29 Jul 2023Russia In The Black Sea. The Law Of Armed Conflict At Sea Needs Due Consideration Alongside UNCLOS.The Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) applicable at sea must be considered alongside the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 and military intent of the Kremlin for influence of RussianAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
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 Development
