Beyond the catch: Advancing towards dignity and decent work for fishers and fish workers in the sector

Overview

Fisheries and aquaculture provide livelihoods for millions worldwide and are crucial to the economies of coastal and rural areas. Yet, many fishers continue to face unsafe conditions, low wages, and limited access to social protection. Every year on 21 November, the world celebrates World Fisheries Day to recognize the crucial contribution of fishers and fish workers to food security, employment, and sustainable development.

Purpose of World Fisheries Day

The day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect human and labour rights, ensuring fair, safe, and dignified working conditions across the sector.

World Fisheries Day 2025 Event

In celebration of World Fisheries Day 2025, FAO GLOBEFISH is organizing a virtual event titled “Beyond the Catch: Advancing towards Dignity and Decent Work for All in the Sector”. The event will highlight the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in promoting labour rights and ensuring decent work within the fisheries and aquaculture sector to foster dialogue on how stronger governance, enhanced social protection, and greater international cooperation can improve the livelihoods and resilience of fishers and fish workers worldwide.

Call to Action

Celebrating World Fisheries Day is a tribute to the work of fishers and fish workers, as well as a call to strengthen decent work, social dialogue, and sustainability in the sector.

Original Source Summary: Fisheries provide livelihoods globally, yet conditions remain unsafe and wages low; World Fisheries Day promotes labour rights and sustainable development in the sector.

Author’s summary (120–200 characters): World Fisheries Day highlights the dignity and rights of fishers, urging stronger governance, social protection, and international cooperation for decent work in fisheries and aquaculture.

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Food and Agriculture Organization Food and Agriculture Organization — 2025-11-20

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