Women play a major role in fisheries and aquaculture. Yet, their voices are not always heard and the work they do is often overlooked. That's why FISH4ACP's virtual tour will put a spotlight on women in fisheries and aquaculture value chains.
They will take you to The Gambia to learn about women running the show in oyster production and to Zambia, where women are in charge of processing and selling kapenta from Lake Tanganyika.
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The event will explore the challenges women face in gaining equal rights and decision-making power, and in improving working conditions. It will also look at initiatives promoting gender equity.
This is the sixth edition of FISH4ACP's virtual tour, an online conversation on fisheries and aquaculture value chain development bringing together local fisher folk and fish workers, value chain stakeholders, experts, donors and the development community.
The event will cover:
- Videos on oyster production in the Gambia and the kapenta sector in Zambia
- Expert debate with the participation of local stakeholders and experts on the role of women in aquatic value chains, the challenges women face and initiatives to promote gender equity
- Discussions – actively engaging the audience – on issues related to gender in fisheries and aquaculture value chains, including equal rights, fair representation and working conditions
The webinar is set to take place December 13, 2022, 14:30 – 16:00 (CET).
For more information and to register visit the website, HERE.
The Aquaculturists
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