Rome The final statement: We, the World Forum of Fish Harvesters and Fish Workers (WFF), the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), La Via Campesina (LVC), and members of the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (IPC)—representing tens of millions of small-scale fishers and Indigenous Peoples worldwide—express our deep concern over the aggressive and ...
Dated: 7 May 2025 “We, peace activists from India, Pakistan and elsewhere, categorically condemn every form of violent extremism and terrorism…” Read the full joint statement below and endorse it here if you support the message of peace and cooperation. Joint Statement We, peace activists from India, Pakistan and elsewhere, categorically condemn every form of violent extremism and terrorism. We particularly condemn ...
Join us in commemorating the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Fr. Thomas Kocherry—a towering figure who championed the rights of fisherpeople and coastal communities across the globe. A passionate advocate, legal expert, and spiritual leader, Fr. Kocherry dedicated his life to social justice, environmental sustainability, and grassroots empowerment. 📅 Date: 15 May 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 ...
Negombo, Sri Lanka – April 4, 2025:The National Fisheries Solidarity Movement (NAFSO) commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 with a powerful celebration held at the Rukmani Devi Cultural Centre in Negombo. The event, initially inaugurated on March 4th, was a joint initiative led by Mr. Herman Kumara, General Secretary of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), and brought together a ...
The World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP) actively participated in the RAG A&P Meeting, held from March 23-25, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. This three-day face-to-face session brought together key stakeholders to assess the implementation of the Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Guidelines, strengthening efforts toward sustainable and equitable fisheries governance. The WFFP team at the event included Azril Omar from Malaysia, Ravadee ...
On March 20, 2025, the World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP) successfully hosted a remarkable International Women’s Day celebration under the theme Women of Waves (WoW) Rise Together. The virtual event, held from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST, brought together fisherwomen, activists, and allies from around the world to honor the resilience, strength, and collective action of women in ...
The Global Youth Exchange Training Program of WFFP ,2025 successfully brought together 48 young fisher leaders from 17 countries for an immersive five-day training in Negombo, Sri Lanka, from March 11 to March 15, 2025. This international initiative aimed to strengthen youth leadership, enhance knowledge-sharing, and build a global network of young advocates for small-scale fishers’ rights.The program featured a ...
The Honiara Summit, scheduled from February 24 to February 27, 2025, focused on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14, specifically targeting the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. This summit is a collaborative effort between the Government of the Solomon Islands and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), in partnership with the United Nations Food and ...
It is with great respect and deep remembrance that we honor the life and legacy of Budi Laksana, a visionary leader whose commitment to the welfare of fisherfolk and sustainable livelihoods will forever be etched in our hearts. As the General Secretary of the Indonesia Fisherfolk Union (SNI) and Commodore of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), Budi was ...
We, the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) have gathered from around the world from 14 to21 November 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil for the WFFP’s 8th General Assembly. Even if the spread ofCOVID pandemic caused delay in our most important decision-making space, we are continuing tofight in support of fisher peoples, encompassing diverse groups of traditional fishermen and fisherwomen, women ...