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Universal human rights are protected in international law, but their effective enforcement is not universal. 

We believe that changing law and policy where necessary is a step towards preventing and ending human rights abuses at sea. 

Our law and policy programme works with States and policymakers to create, develop, and strengthen law and policy.

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How are we helping?

We draft legislation and advocate for its implementation at national and international level. 

We work with States to strengthen seafarer welfare provisions. 

We work with national and international bodies to develop and strengthen the policy. 

We support the development of new case law.

 

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Sustainable Development Goals

Our Law Reform and Policy programme protects fundamental freedoms in accordance with national and international law and enhances policy coherence for sustainable development.

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  • Who we are
    • Our Mission
    • Our Strategy
    • Our People
      • Our Team
      • Board of Trustees
      • Advisory Board
      • Our Patron
    • Donors
    • Finances and Annual Reports
    • Consultancy Services
  • What we do
    • Access to Justice
      • Human Rights at Sea Arbitration
      • Fisheries Observer Project
      • Ukraine: Seafarers Caught in Conflict
    • Law Reform and Policy
      • The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea
      • Maritime Levy Campaign
    • Slavery at Sea
    • Children at Sea
    • Equality at Sea
  • Impact
  • News
  • Resources
    • Resources Listing
  • Contact us
  • Need help?
    • eyeWitness at Sea