This past week, devastating floods swept through Brazil and parts of East Africa. These catastrophic events claimed hundreds of lives, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and damaged critical infrastructure. Amidst the world’s ongoing crises, these disasters must not go unnoticed. In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, incessant rainfall and unrelenting flooding have overwhelmed the state, affecting 70% of the area. This has ...
WFFP ASIAN WOMEN’S FORUM The Asian Women’s Forum met on 26 January 2024 at the NAFSO Auditorium at No.10, Malwatta Road, Negombo, Sri Lanka with 13 representatives from 7 Asian countries. They were: Rashieda Begum and Sanat Bowhmic (Banglasesh); Jesu Rethinam and Ramakrishna Tandel (India); Miftahul Khausar, Esra Dwi Lestari and Masnuah from Indonesia; Azrilnizam Omar (Malaysia); Yasmeen Shah (Pakistan), Pablo ...
Today marks a significant milestone in the advocacy for fisher peoples’ rights and concerns worldwide as the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) proudly unveils its official website. The momentous occasion took place at the General Secretariat of Sri Lanka, with Mr. Herman Kumara, the General Secretary of WFFP, leading the inauguration. Joined by other esteemed office bearers and representatives ...