Women of Waves (WoW) Rise Together: A Powerful International Women’s Day Celebration 2025

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 fisheries.

*Key Discussions*:
  •  Fisherwomen’s role in sustaining life and livelihoods
  •  Challenges of the ‘Blue Economy’ and resisting ocean privatization
  •  Reclaiming our waters: collective action for justice
  •  Stories of strength, solidarity, and resistance

A special poster summarizing the struggles and solutions shared by women at the 8th General Assembly of the @world_forum_of_fisher_peoples in Brasília was published by WFFP. The poster was designed by Marcela Dalete and highlights key insights from the discussions, reinforcing the importance of collective action in the fight for justice and equality.

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Womens Assembly Poster for release – French Womens Assembly Poster for release – Portugese_250320_211250

Womens Assembly Poster for release – Portugese_250320_211250

Womens Assembly Poster for release – Spanish

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