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Promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Year of publication 2016

Pages 12p.

Author Ilaria sisto

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

ISBN No ISBN

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This fact sheet presents and overview on current gender equality and women’s empowerment issues in the fisheries sector. The engagement of women in fisheries can be seen from different perspectives, from social and political to economic and technical views; all these areas evidence that the role of women has been underestimated. The paper provides information on policy, institutions and planning processes; statistics dimension in gender analysis, specific concerns in the field of fisheries indus tries; and identifies lessons learned as well as opportunities for gender mainstreaming at macro, meso and micro operational levels. It suggests some relevant approaches to continue striving efforts, made over the last decades, upon recognition of women’s crucial role in the society and to promote sustainable and equitable fisheries and aquaculture development.

Language English

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