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Three leaders of World Forum of Fisher Peoples – WFFP WFFP attended a training program at Sao Paolo, Brazil which was facilitated in collaboration with LVC, WMW, FoEI, FIAN International, TNI, WH, GI, and WFFP.
The program focused attention on Human Rights Violations and the challenges faced by Human Rights Defenders all over the world. The killings, disappearances, forced abductions, Smear campaigns, arrests, detentions, and much more harassment experienced by HRDs and the need for a collective effort to face the challenges.
Josana Pinto of MPP Brazil and the Continental representative of Caribbean and Latin America was among the speakers at the program and said, “We are SSF in the world need more attention from our Comrades as we are the most vulnerable communities among other food producers in the world.”

National fishworkers forum(NFF) organized a two-day Perspective Building workshop for fishers in the Ecumenical Christian Center, Bangalore

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Invitation: Global Webinar Series on Customary Governance, Tenure, and Traditional Rights of Fisher Peoples

FFP & CAN invites you for the first webinar of the global webinar series: *Customary Governance, Tenure and Traditional Rights of Fisher Peoples*  Date: *9th September (Monday)*, Time: *India*: 9.30am to 12.30pm *Bangladesh*: 10am to 1pm *Bangkok:* 11am to 2pm Meeting link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81253440310 Meeting ID: 812 5344 0310 *Organised by:* Asia Pacific Continental Fora (WFFP),    Coastal ...

Notice of Passing: Mr. Joslyn Leequay

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Joslyn Leequay, a dedicated representative of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations. Mr. Leequay’s commitment to the cause of small-scale fishers was evident in his active participation in various international gatherings, including the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) General Assemblies in South Africa and Delhi. Mr. Leequay’s ...

DoF to mandate QR codes for deep sea vessles starting 2026

KUANTAN: The Fisheries Department (DoF) will require all vessels operating in the Deep Sea Fishing Sector (Zone C2) to install Quick Response (QR) Codes starting in 2026, said its director-general Datuk Adnan Huss ...

Fisher People’s Tribunal: Exposing the Struggles and Rights Violations of South Africa’s Fishing Communities

From August 12th to 14th, Cape Town will host the Fisher People’s Tribunal, an event organized by Masifundise and Coastal Links. This significant gathering aims to shed light on the challenges faced by fisherfolks in South Africa, offering a platform to document and expose the ongoing issue of ocean grabbing and the widespread violations of the rights of fishing communities. ...

Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples- 9 August ...

The Tragic Sinking of Gambian Migrants off Mauritania’s Coast

The tragic sinking of a boat carrying illegal immigrants from Gambia, which capsized near the coast of Mauritania. This tragedy cost the lives of many young West Africans. The sinking, which occurred on July 1, 2024, is among the countless maritime disasters caused by illegal emigration in the region, with at least 89 confirmed dead and many missing. The Mauritanian ...

Statement from small-scale fishers’ groups on the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on fisheries subsidies SSF Summit and Committee on Fisheries (COFI 36), 5-12thth July 2024, Rome

We, Members of the small-scale fishers and Indigenous Peoples met during the 2nd Small-Scale Fishers Summit 2024 held in Rome between 5-7th July followed by the 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI 36) that was held during 8-12th July recognized the important role to engage with the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The first part concluded in 2022 ...

Maira Netto, WFFP at Youth, Investment, Science and Innovation Panel, COFI Side Event at FAO on 11th June, 2024

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Herman Kumara, General Secretary of World Forum of Fisher People, Addresses IUU Concerns at the 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries

Rome, Italy – July 11, 2024: The 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) was marked by a significant address from Herman Kumara, the General Secretary of the World Forum of Fisher People (WFFP), as he read the invitation regarding Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The event, hosted at the FAO headquarters in Rome, brought together global leaders, ...