Manila Declaration Aims to Uplift Seafarers
A non-binding proclamation that seeks to elevate global protections for maritime workers was unveiled in early September at an international conference in the Philippines.
The Manila Declaration on Seafarers’ Human Rights, Safety and Well-Being sets out eight “commitments” aimed at safeguarding sailors amid growing risks at sea, including global health crises and armed conflicts.
“The Manila declaration,” said Carlos Sorreta, the Philippine permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, “is forward looking. It anticipates the reality of an evolving maritime landscape. It prepares all of us to meet the demands of a new era with fairness, efficiency and sustainability.”
So far, ten countries have formally endorsed the declaration, which includes commitments such as upholding human rights at all times and respecting a seafarer’s right to refuse to sail in high-risk areas without reprisal.
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