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Research paper: Study of the impact of intermediaries on environmental and social outcomes and worker vulnerability in small-scale fishing...
This study examines the specific role and impact of intermediaries through four case studies of small-scale seafood production in Southeast Asia.
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Study on the recruitment and placement of migrant fishers from Indonesia: an ILO working paper
This study is based on research was commissioned to address one of the key concerns of the Indonesian Government and stakeholders: the protection of Indonesian migrant fishers. Under the Indonesian Medium-Term Development Plan 2015–2019, a...
COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Indonesia and Thailand to strengthen their port inspection to combat trafficking and forced labour at sea
To combat forced labour and human trafficking onboard fishing vessels in the Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Thailand, with support from the ILO, took a step to develop a bilateral protocol on port State inspection on foreign fishing vessels.
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Knowledge helps Indonesian fishers survive the pandemic and prevent human trafficking
Fishing is one of the sectors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fishers do not only lose their livelihoods but also face a greater risk of human trafficking. The ILO and its partners raise their awareness for better protection and prevention.
COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
ILO team up with trade unions to protect fishers from COVID-19 pandemic and human trafficking
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerability of fishers and make them at higher risks of being trapped in human trafficking. The ILO team up with trade unions in fishing sector to raise their awareness about the pandemic and the danger of...
COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Southeast Asian Forum for Fishers strengthen efforts to better protect migrant fishers
To strengthen the protection of migrant fishers in the Southeast Asia, SEA Forum for Fishers emphasized the need for streamlined coordination at both national and regional levels during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Brief (2020): SEA Fisheries Project (Strengthened Coordination to Combat Labour Exploitation and Trafficking in Fisheries in...
Indonesia and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188): a comparative analysis
This analysis is provided to assist the Government of Indonesia in preparing to ratify the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).
The Philippines and the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188): a comparative analysis
This analysis is provided to assist the Government of the Philippines in preparing to ratify the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).
Southeast Asian Forum for Fishers to enhance efforts to end human trafficking and forced labour in fisheries
The SEA Forum for Fishers (the Southeast Asian Forum to End Trafficking in Persons and Forced Labour of Fishers) agreed on recommendations calling for flag States to protect fishers and migrant fishers on vessels flying their flag, particularly on...
Indonesia’s fisheries human rights certification system: assessment, commentary, and recommendations - Working Paper
This Working Paper looks at the process and status of the implementation of Indonesia’s fisheries human rights certification system and assesses its effectiveness and impact on working conditions in the Indonesian commercial capture fisheries sector.
Southeast Asia to strengthen efforts to end human trafficking and forced labour in the fishing industry
Government, employer, worker and civil society representatives from eight Southeast Asian countries have reached an agreement to establish the Southeast Asian Forum to End Trafficking in Persons and Forced Labour of Fishers (SEA Forum for Fishers)...
Indonesia intensified efforts to combat labour exploitation and trafficking at sea
The ILO hosted a national consultation to strengthen regional coordination in combating labour exploitation and trafficking of fishers. The join collaboration is crucial considering the high number of migrant fishers that need to be addressed by...
Ringkasan Proyek (2018): Penguatan Koordinasi untuk Menghapuskan Eksploitasi Tenaga Kerja dan Perdagangan Manusia di Bidang Perikanan di...
Background Paper - Consultative Forum on Regional Cooperation Against Human Trafficking, Labour Exploitation, and Slavery at Sea (Bali,...
To build on the momentum of the TMIMF and to strengthen responses to trafficking of persons in fisheries, ILO’s Southeast Asia Fisheries Project aims to reduce trafficking for labour exploitation in fisheries by strengthening coordination in...
Indonesia urges ASEAN to strengthen cooperation on human trafficking in the maritime sector
Indonesia continue to encourage member States of ASEAN to strengthen a regional collaboration to address issues related to human trafficking and labour exploitation against migrant fishers in fishing industry.
Launch of SEA Fisheries Project: Strengthening coordination to combat labour exploitation and trafficking in fisheries
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the SEA Fisheries project to combat human trafficking in fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Project Brief (2017): SEA Fisheries Project (Strengthened Coordination to Combat Trafficking in Fisheries in South East Asia)
SEA Fisheries Project (Strengthened Coordination to Combat Trafficking in Fisheries in South East Asia)
The Project aims to reduce human trafficking in the fishing sector by strengthening coordination and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of existing national and regional level anti-trafficking efforts in South East Asia. A regional...
Inaugural Plenary Meeting of the SEA Forum for Fishers
In recent years, the trafficking of workers into fishing has emerged as an issue in Southeast Asia’s fishing and seafood industry, particularly for major seafood and fish exporting nations such as Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Myanmar, and the...