Every year on 18th December, the world observes International Minority Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the rights of minorities worldwide. This significant day marks the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities in 1992, a groundbreaking step in promoting equality and protection for all individuals, ...
The 27th World Fisheries Day (WFD) celebrations, organized by the National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO), took place in Mullaitivu on 10th December 2024. Despite facing several challenges—including the postponement of the event twice due to the General Assembly of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) in Brazil and devastating floods that affected large parts of Sri Lanka—NAFSO remained steadfast ...
On 21/11/2024 a march was organized through the main artery of the Brazilian capital by Brazilian fishermen to celebrate the International Day of Fishermen. It should be noted that the delegates to the 8th General Assembly of WFPP joined this great march and one could read on the banners“We say no to industrial aquaculture, we say no to the plundering ...
Around the world, fishing communities are fighting to end industrial shrimp and fish farming. They say the farms are toxic to their lands and that reviving wild fisheries and small-scale sustainable aquaculture can better meet the world’s food needs. But they are up against powerful opponents. The $300 billion industrial aquaculture industry is controlled by large multinationals and powerful local ...