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07 Apr 2021HRAS mourns loss of Emmanuel Galliard 1952 – 2021The reported sudden and unexpected passing of Emmanuel Galliard, 69, on 1 April 2021 most notably as one of the world’s leading arbitrators, has been confirmed by his arbitration boutique firm Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes. Human Rights at Sea mourns his loss. The former head of arbitrationAbout us
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30 Mar 2021For Seafarers COVID is not someone else’s problemEDITORIAL 30 March 2021 London. UK. When we hear of large corporations, charterers, refusing to accept any costs or delays in order to allow over-worked seafarers to return to their homes, what are weAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy
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24 Mar 2021Report highlights important gaps in company efforts to address modern slavery in Pacific tuna fisheriesPress Release Wednesday 24 March 2021 London.UK. Today, the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) published its new briefing and platform – “ All at sea: An evaluation of company efforts toSlavery at Sea
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22 Mar 2021HRAS supports EU Commissioners call for human rights protections in the Mediterrenean SeaHRAS Commentary Monday 22 March 2021 London. UK. Early last week, the Office of Dunja Mijatović, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, published A distress call for human rights, a comprehensive follow-up report to the 2019 recommendations drafted in Lives saved. Rights protectedMigrants & Refugees
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17 Mar 2021UN World Oceans Day 2021 Theme: The Ocean: Life & LivelihoodsPress Release Wednesday 17 March 2021 London. UK. The United Nations has designated 8 June as World Oceans Day. The World Oceans Day is a day for humanity to celebrate the ocean. This year’s theme isAbout us
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11 Mar 2021New Zealand Government to change maritime law to fund seafarer’s centresPress Release 11 March 2021 “The Maritime Transport Act will be amended through the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill to allow maritime levies to be used to provide support servicesLaw Reform and Policy
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10 Mar 2021Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Mulls Push for More Human Rights OversightPress Release 10 March 2021 “While WCPFC has existing CMMs on observer safety we consider there is further work that can be done to ensure observers are adequately protected.” London. UK. Calls for action on the welfare of crew and fisheries observers at the latest Western and Central PacificLaw Reform and Policy
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08 Mar 2021International Women’s Day 2021 – #ChooseToChallengeThis is a summaryEquality at Sea
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03 Mar 2021Human Rights at Sea announces Lord Teverson as first PatronPress Release Wednesday 3 March 2021 London. UK. Human Rights at Sea is delighted to announce the appointment of Lord Robin Teverson as Patron to the charity. On 1 June 2006, Lord Teverson was createdAbout us