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07 May 2021UN launch voluntary guidelines to protect seafarers’ human rights amid COVID-19 crew change crisisPress Release Friday 7 May 2021 London.UK. Yesterday, The United Nations (UN) launched the Human Rights Due Diligence Tool, a joint initiative of the UN Global Compact (UNGC), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and theAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy -
05 May 2021Roadmap for Improving Seafood Ethics (RISE) 2.0 platform develops seafood corporate social responsibilityPress Release 5 May 2021 London, UK. FishWise, the California-based sustainable seafood non-profit organisation, today upgrades its Roadmap for Improving Seafood Ethics (RISE) online platform as partAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy -
05 May 2021IMarEST Explores panel discussion event on ‘Wellbeing Challenges in Maritime’ 10 May 2021IMarEST EVENT 5 May 2021 London, UK. As part of Mental Health Awareness week, on 10 May 2021, IMarEST has put together an IMarEST Explores panel discussion on ‘Wellbeing Challenges in Maritime’ to beLaw Reform and Policy -
05 May 2021Clyde & Co Superyachts podcast on Human Rights at SeaPress Release 5 May 2021 London, UK. Human Rights at Sea Trustee Professor Steven Haines was invited to speak with host John Leonida for the third Clyde & Co Superyachts podcast on the subject of Human Rights at Sea, and its applicability for maritime workers and those at sea. Covering key issuesAbout us -
04 May 2021Even Keel Podcast explores ongoing issues affecting seafarers and their familiesPress Release 4 May 2021 London, UK. The 13th episode of the Even Keel podcast produced by Abhijith Balakrishnan, a seafarer and Marine Superintendent with Scorpio India, engages Human Rights at SeaAbout usEquality at Sea -
29 Apr 2021HRAS Non-executive Advisory Board expands its reach and expertisePress Release 29 April 2021 London. UK. The Human Rights at Sea non-executive Advisory Board has expanded with new members across a range of professional disciplines reflecting broad experience andAbout us -
27 Apr 2021Legal and practical guidance published for the hundreds of seafarers abandoned across the globeJoint Press Release 27 April 2021 London, UK. Charity Human Rights at Sea has partnered with global law firm Reed Smith to help tackle the growing problem known as seafarer abandonment; an issue that has seen cases rise dramatically over the last 12 months. Seafarer abandonment happens when aAccess to Justice -
27 Apr 2021Propel 2.0: Free Social and recruitment platform for seafarers launchedPress Release Tuesday 27 April 2021 London.UK. PROPEL, a new social media and recruitment platform designed for seafarers has launched version 2.0 of its service after a successful crowdfundingAbout us -
24 Apr 2021Critical review of FISH Standard for Crew exposes weaknesses of Industry-led certificationPress Release 24 April 2021 London, UK. The Seafood Working Group (SWG) of which 28 member organisations, including Human Rights at Sea, has issued a collective critical statement as to the currentAccess to JusticeSlavery at Sea
