Maritime leaders, government officials, shipping industry stakeholders, and representatives of seafarers from different countries have come together to adopt the Manila Declaration on Seafarers’ Rights, Safety, and Well-Being, marking a significant milestone in the international effort to uphold the dignity, welfare, and human rights of the world’s seafarers. br br Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Carlos Sorreta led the adoption of the declaration, which lined up eight key commitments that aim to improve the well-being of seafarers around the world.