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UPDATES FROM THE BLUERIGHTS NETWORK
BlueRights is an active and evolving network. This page highlights what’s new — from events and publications to member contributions and key milestones — offering a glimpse into the ongoing work, collaborations, and developments shaping the Action and its community.
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June 19, 2026
What does protecting health at sea require today? This Book of Abstracts brings together multidisciplinary research presented at the 2026 BlueRights International Conference on Protection of […]
June 15, 2026
How can conference insights become concrete action? In this blog post, Senka Šekularac-Ivošević reflects on the 2025 WMU gender equality conference, where discussions highlighted that progress […]
June 15, 2026
What does it take to move from good intentions to real inclusion in the maritime sector? In this blog post, Christos Kontovas reflects on his experience […]
June 15, 2026
What does meaningful collaboration look like in practice? In this blog post, Professor Momoko Kitada reflects on BlueRights’ contribution to the fourth gender equality conference hosted […]
June 15, 2026
Why does gender equality matter for the future of the blue economy? This blog post examines gender-based discrimination in the maritime sector as a human rights […]
June 15, 2026
What does gender mainstreaming mean in maritime practice? This handbook offers a practical guide for maritime organisations seeking to review their policies, operations, and workplace cultures […]
June 14, 2026
BlueRights warmly congratulates Professor Momoko Kitada, Leader of Sub-Working Group 3.2 on Well-Being and Mental Health, on receiving the IMO Gender Equality Award. Presented by IMO […]
June 14, 2026
The international scientific conference Human Rights at Risk: Organized Crime at Sea and Across Borders will bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and other experts to examine […]
June 13, 2026
This online Working Group 2 meeting will examine the interception of a civilian vessel involved in a maritime solidarity mission to Gaza and the arrest and […]
June 13, 2026
This year’s IMO International Day for Women in Maritime brought together experts from across the sector, including BlueRights members Professor Momoko Kitada and Professor Anna Petrig. […]
June 13, 2026
On 16 April 2026, BlueRights signed its first Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative in Jakarta. Signed by Professor Irini Papanicolopulu, BlueRights Vice-Chair, […]
June 12, 2026
BlueRights is offering up to six Inclusive Target Countries Conference Grants to support Action members presenting in person at high-level international conferences on topics related to […]
June 12, 2026
Text: BlueRights is offering STSM Grants of up to EUR 4,000 to support members carrying out research visits at host organisations in another country. These missions […]
June 12, 2026
BlueRights is offering up to six Conference Grants for young researchers and innovators under 40 to present in person at high-level international conferences on topics related […]
May 10, 2026
Held in Lisbon under the theme “Turning the Tide”, this two-day workshop explored hybrid warfare at sea through expert lectures, scenario-based discussions, and practical exchanges. The […]
February 10, 2026
Held in Vigo on 12–13 February 2026, this hybrid workshop brought together experts from law, policy, civil society, and the fisheries sector to examine discrimination across […]