Peaceboats

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Organization name

Peaceboats

Organization link

https://peaceboat.org/english/

Organization type

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

Country

Japan

Current focus/area

Environmental education Human rights Peacebuilding Advocacy

Description/notes

Peace Boat is a Japan-based international NGO which promotes peace, human rights, and sustainability. Established in 1983, it holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN). Peace Boat carries out its main activities through a passenger ship that travels the world. The voyages, run on a social business model, blend sustainable tourism, lifelong learning and friendship activities with educational programmes, cooperative projects, and advocacy.

Compendium source

36° 12' 17.28" N, 138° 15' 10.44" E