On October 18, 2024, the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) and Coastal Action Network (CAN) hosted a pivotal webinar titled “Re-imagining Fisher Peoples’ Identities: Political Challenges and Path Forward.” This event brought together global leaders and activists to address the evolving identities of fisher peoples and the significant political and economic challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. ...
Jakarta, Indonesia – November 12, 2024 During two periods of Joko Widodo as president of Indonesia, ocean grabbing case have been increasing under a large umbrella called the Blue Economy. Through the Blue Economy scheme, Indonesia is trying to encourage economic growth, development, conservation and sustainability of natural resources. The ocean grabbing occurs through expansion many projects of conservation areas; ...
China, Vietnam, and Global Family Farming Experts Unite at FAO Headquarters for Public Policy Innovation Rome, Italy – October 15, 2024 On October 15, the FAO headquarters in Rome hosted a landmark event focused on Public Policy Innovation for Family Farming, gathering experts, policymakers, and advocates from China, Vietnam, and other regions. Organized by the FAO’s Rural Radio Program, this ...
Rome, Italy – October 16, 2024 The much-anticipated Global Family Farming Forum officially commenced today at the FAO headquarters in Rome, bringing together delegates, activists, and organizations from around the world to celebrate and reflect on the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF). The event, lasting until October 18, marks a significant milestone in the journey to advance family ...
Thiruvananthapuram, India – The first-ever India Fisherwomen Assembly (IFA) 2024 is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram on November 5th and 6th, 2024, marking a milestone for fisherwomen across India. The assembly will be hosted at the historic Fr. Thomas Kocherry Centre and Cheru Resmi Centre in Valiathura, a former home of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), the ...
We are thrilled to announce and warmly invite you to the inaugural India Fisherwomen Assembly (IFA) 2024, to be held in Thiruvananthapuram, India on the 5th and 6th of November 2024. This historic gathering will take place at the Fr. Thomas Kocherry Centre and the Cheru Resmi Centre in Valiathura, a location of profound significance to the fisher movement. For ...
As part of the lead-up to the 8th General Assembly of the World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP) in Brazil this November, the second webinar in the global series took place, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. Organized by WFFP in collaboration with the Coastal Action Network (CAN), the webinar brought together fisher representatives, researchers, and activists to discuss the urgent ...
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In Mbour, a coastal town about 80 kilometres from Dakar, Senegal, illegal emigration has taken on alarming proportions, with an increasing number of young people risking their lives in makeshift boats, often referred to as “death canoes,” in a desperate bid to reach the Spanish coast or the Canary Islands. This tragic phenomenon, while not new, has intensified in recent ...
Herman Kumara, General Secretary of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), along with key members of the WFFP, participated in the Global Strategy Meeting – Social Movement Gathering 2024, held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on September 15, 2024. This meeting brought together leaders and activists from various social movements around the world to discuss strategies for advancing social justice, ...