The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea® (the Declaration), which reflects existing international law, is in the process of being developed along with international organisations, civil society, commercial entities and individual experts. The first draft was published on 5 April 2019 and was endorsed and is supported by the City of Geneva .

Further development and amendments will be undertaken over the coming years in Geneva with the aim of ensuring compliance with international human rights at sea, particularly in areas beyond territorial jurisdiction.