Join us in standing with the people of Panama during this critical time. As voices of dissent face growing repression, it is vital that the international community comes together to demand justice, freedom of expression, and human rights. 📅 Date: Friday, May 23🕚 Time: 11:00 AM Panama Time📍 Where: Online via Zoom Why This Matters Panamanians are mobilizing in large ...
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 ...
We are sharing the Solidarity Campaign organized by the MPP to support Josana Pinto as she undergoes treatment for a brain aneurysm! Your solidarity and support are essential! *Wire transfer key (Brazil only): 767.244.842-00 Note: You may see Josana’s maiden name (Josana Serrão Pinto) in your bank app, but rest assured that it will be received regularly! Your solidarity and ...
9th May 2025, South Asian Peoples’ organisations reject war: peace is the only way At this critical moment of military escalation, we, the membership based organisations—Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD), and the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP)—urgently appeals to the governments of India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and renew their commitment to peace. We ...
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 ...