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The importance of sex-disaggregated and gender data to a gender-inclusive COVID-19 response in the aquatic food systems
(2022)Type: Book ChapterThe chapter underscores the importance of sex-disaggregated data and gender data for inclusive and evidence-informed fisheries and aquaculture policies and development programs. -
Improvement of the socioeconomic condition of women in small-scale fishing communities
(1983)Type: Journal ArticleThe Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific was founded in 1947 under the United Nations charter to encourage the economic and social development of Asia and the Far East. ESCAP has concentrated its efforts ... -
Improving the livelihoods and wellbeing of women fish retailers: Success stories from the STREAMS project in Egypt
(2018)Type: BrochureThis booklet presents stories of women fish retailers in the governorates of Kafr El-Sheikh (Lower Egypt) and Fayoum (Upper Egypt). The livelihoods of these women retailers were supported by several market interventions ... -
In the Spotlight: Faridul Haque
(2021)Type: News Item/Press ItemWorldFish and the CGIAR research program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) are global leaders in aquatic food systems research and innovation, and science and partnerships are the foundation of our work. Our team delivers ... -
In the Spotlight: Rahma Adam
(2021)Type: BlogWorldFish researcher Rahma Adam explains how her work can lead to policies that can change existing formal and informal structures. Policies that are more sensitive and attentive to the needs of women and marginalized ... -
In the Spotlight: Sajeda Yasmin
(2021)Type: BlogWorldFish researcher Sajeda Yasmin discusses her efforts to make aquaculture more gender-inclusive in Bangladesh. -
In the Spotlight: Tasnuva Zaman
Type: BlogTasnuva Zaman is WorldFish's senior gender specialist based in Bangladesh. Zaman's research focuses on gender mainstreaming, which calls for an integrated gender perspective at all stages of development, and she works to ... -
Inclusive ecosystems? Women's participation in the aquatic ecosystem of Lake Malawi
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleEcosystem services and their role in alleviating poverty are centered on a set of gendered social relations. The understanding of these relations between men and women in aquatic ecosystems can unveil gender-based opportunities ... -
Increased production of small fish in wetlands combats micronutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh
(2014)Type: BriefIncreased production of mola and other small fish can be achieved through stock enhancement and sustainable management of natural wetlands. Enhanced fish production can increase consumption and provide nutritional benefits, ... -
Increasing women's participation in community based management in Solomon Islands
(2012)Type: PosterPoster on increasing women's role in fishery management in Solomon Islands -
Informal fish retailing in rural Egypt: Opportunities to enhance income and work conditions for women and men
(2014)Type: ReportPoor rural consumers benefit from Egypt's aquaculture sector through access to small and medium-sized farmed tilapia sold by informal fish retailers, many of whom are women. In fact, informal fish retail is the main, if ... -
Ingredients for success
(2019)Type: BlogThe women’s group in Beacou has developed two products: cooked and preserved sardines in glass jars, and a fish-and-prawn powder”. Products are being sold at five outlets in the capital Dili. Some of these lessons from the ... -
Innovation and gendered negotiations: Insights from six small-scale fishing communities
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleThere has so far been limited investigation into gender in relation to innovation in fisheries. Therefore, this study investigates how gender relations shape the capacity and motivation of different individuals in fishing ... -
Integrating gender in Pacific coastal fisheries research: The Pathways project
Type: OtherThis paper outlines the gender integration approach used in the project ‘Strengthening and scaling communitybased approaches to Pacific coastal fisheries in management support of the New Song’ – or the ‘Pathways project’. ... -
Integrating nutrition and gender into Community Fish Refuge-Rice Field Fisheries system management: A practitioner’s guide
(2021)Type: ManualThe target audience of this guide are practitioners or implementers working in rice field fisheries in Cambodia or elsewhere. The aim of this guide is to help close the gap between rice field fishery production and ... -
Integrating nutrition and gender into community fish refuge-rice field fishery system management: A results report
(2021)Type: Internal ReportGood governance of community fish refuge-rice field fishery (CFR-RFF) systems, which are a vital source of nutritious aquatic foods, is integral to the food and nutrition security of rural households in Cambodia. Intentional ... -
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Type: WebsiteScience and innovation are enriched by the diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences women bring to the table. Diverse research teams bring diverse approaches to challenges. Having different people coming at research ... -
International Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries
(2001)Type: Conference ProceedingsInternational Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries presents a record of the 1998 symposium. The fisheries sector has unique problems related to women, which have to be addressed not only from a technical standpoint but ... -
Intersectional gender integration in research for development: Principles and phases
(2022)Type: PosterThis poster highlights the necessary principles and phases for gender integration in the research for development (R4D) project cycle. -
Involvement of rural women in aquaculture: an innovative approach
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleAlthough women have proved to be competent in adopting new aquaculture technologies, their role is very much restricted and often ignored. One of the major reasons is the location of aquaculture sites and several sociocultural ...
