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18 Jan 2024"Death at Sea" Exposes Unanswered Questions in Fisheries Observer's DeathIn March 2020, Eritara Aati Kaierua, a devoted father and Kiribati fisheries observer, died in mysterious circumstances on the high seas in the Pacific, leaving his family heartbroken and searching for answers. Eritara died aboard a Taiwanese-flagged fishing vessel, the Win Far 636. InitiallyAccess to Justice
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10 Jan 2024Charting a Strategic Course for the Future of Human Rights at SeaFounded by David Hammond in 2013, Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has evolved into a global force for justice, shaping policy, and raising awareness for all individuals living, working and moving on the
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10 Dec 2023Fostering a New Era: A Call to Adopt the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaAs the world commemorates Human Rights Day, we stand at the forefront of a transformative movement, advocating for the adoption of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea. In a year that alsoLaw Reform and Policy
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29 Nov 2023Marine Insurance Nordics Conference showcases Civil Society Human Rights ImpactHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) attended the recent Marine Insurance Nordics conference in Oslo , Norway, on 9th - 10th November, engaging with the audience in the ‘Crew Matter’ fireside chat alongside Gard. HRAS CEO David Hammond was interviewed on stage by Gard’s Chief Risk Officer, Torunn Biller White
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16 Nov 2023Opinion | Navigating the AI Revolution: Artificial Intelligence and Protecting Human Rights at SeaThe maritime industry is the backbone of the global economy, responsible for transporting over 90% of the world's goods. But is it sailing into unchartered waters by potentially integrating artificialEquality at Sea
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14 Nov 2023Stella Maris (Ukraine) Reconnects with Human Rights at Sea in OdesaOn 1 November, 19 months since their first meeting amid the early days of the Russian ground invasion, Friar Olegsander (Alex) Smerechynskyy and Human Rights at Sea CEO David Hammond had the
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10 Nov 2023Air Raid Alerts Fail to Stop Human Rights briefings for Ukrainian Marine CadetsOn 31 October 2023, amid the backdrop of air raid alerts and missile launches towards Ukraine, Human Rights at Sea continued with its introductory briefings for cadets at Odesa’s National University’s Maritime Academy, even holding the sessions in their bomb shelter. Despite drone and missile
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08 Nov 2023Human Rights at Sea: An Exclusive Sky News Interview Sheds Light on Fishing AbusesIn a recent Sky News interview, our CEO, David Hammond, further exposed the stark reality of fishing abuses and the challenges of enforcement at sea. "The reality is that because it's out of sightLaw Reform and Policy
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02 Nov 2023Expanding Human Rights Protections at Sea in Ukraine: A Landmark Field Trip by Human Rights at SeaIn a ground-breaking move, we are actively broadening our impact in Ukraine by engaging with key stakeholders to address improved human rights protections and accountability at sea. During a recentLaw Reform and Policy