Fisherwomen Demand Economic Recognition and Rights

Imagine women who work near the sea or rivers catching, drying, and selling fish.

They are like the backbone for many families and communities.

While the men go out fishing, these women keep the home and local economy running by selling the fish and taking care of everything else.

Even though they do so much important work, like almost all the fish selling and preparation, not many people or laws officially recognize how much they help our country's economy.

Some groups are saying it's time to officially say 'thank you' and give these women more say in rules about fishing and the coast.

They also want to stop people from taking away their land near the water and make sure they get help if something bad happens, like a storm or an accident, and get benefits like mothers do.