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STF launches pilot grievance mechanism for tuna crew members with Humantics and Humanity Research consultancy. Industry-first programme to empower workers and drive accountability in global tuna supply chain. The Seafood Task […]
Wi-Fi NOW for Fishers’ Rights Campaign calls for mandatory Wi-Fi for migrant fishers in Taiwan to protect labour rights after industry denials. Industry association and the Fisheries Agency continue to deny […]
ASC launches stakeholder consultation on revising the ASC Chain of Custody Module. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a 30-day stakeholder consultation on updating the ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) Module, launching […]
The US gives Taiwan and Thailand a pass for forced labour at sea. Seafood labour activists blast US rankings of Taiwan and Thailand in human trafficking report for downplaying the […]
US Shrimp group requests action on Indian shrimp The Southern Shrimp Alliance of the USA has formally requested that the Bureau of International Labour Affairs of the U.S. Department of […]
Social responsibility working towards a fair and sustainable seafood industry. Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) interviewed Social Responsibility Director Zacari Edwards, who discusses the vital work of International Pole and […]
How can seafood companies meet human rights challenges whilst ensuring social equity for small-scale fisheries? Whilst the seafood sector is rightly concerned with addressing human rights and labour risks in […]
Global fisheries conference marks progress for workers. Unions representing more than 129,000 fishers gathered in Amsterdam, to set their agenda for advancing fishers’ rights, safety and working conditions. The International […]
ASC to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) says it is “deeply concerned, saddened, and opposed to the tragic situation” unfolding in Ukraine as a result […]
Environmental groups say no to deep-sea mining. Environmental groups in the Pacific call on Lord Zac Goldsmith to say ‘yes’ to marine protection and human rights and ‘no’ to deep-sea […]
Input invite for MarinTrust Standard In order to maintain the credibility and relevancy of the standard, the MarinTrust Governing Body Committee has ratified a proposal to review and enhance the […]
MSC announces new research funding to improve fishery observer safety – New funding to support research into fishery observer safety and welfare, has been announced by the Marine Stewardship Council […]
New Fisheries Improvement Project in the Gulf of Thailand. The need to address environmental and social issues in the Thai fishmeal industry has led via a complex journey, to a […]
New boost for FishWise in combating labour abuse in seafood sector. FishWise has announced new leadership and a $934,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to advance its work against labour […]
Greenpeace calls for transparency from seafood trader – Taiwanese tuna trader FCF Co won court approval to buy bankrupt American seafood company Bumble Bee Foods last week. Bumble Bee filed for […]
Working conditions in fisheries need to improve. The fisheries sector is making an increasingly important contribution to food security and livelihoods, however more needs to be done to improve working […]
Thai Union director recognised for combating modern slavery. Thai Union Group’s Global Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Dr Darian McBain has been among those recognised for their outstanding contribution […]
Norwegian seafood sector free from human rights issues. Serious violations of human rights, slavery and child labour are not present in the Norwegian fishing and seafood industry, according to a […]
Taiwan accused of unethical fishery practices. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) claims to have found a catalogue of ‘cruel, wasteful and illegal practices’ aboard fishing vessels linked to Taiwan. In […]
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