Press Release
13th March 2019
London. UK. Human Rights at Sea has published its second Communication on Engagement (COE) for the UN Global Compact to the UN Secretary General.
The document outlines the ongoing developments for the charitable NGO, and its continued work as a non-business participant to support the UN Global Compact within its day-to-day running over the past two years.
It also supports the organisation’s drive to support their six identified UN Sustainable Development Goals: No. 4 Quality education; No.5 Gender Equality; No.8 Decent Work & Economic Growth; No.9 Industry, innovation & Infrastructure; No.10 Reduced Inequalities and No.16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions.
The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact are derived from: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.