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A report introducing the Safe Fishing Alliances, an initiative of the SAFE Seas project. This alliance is a collaboration between representatives of relevant governmental agencies and NGOs at the national and provincial level. These alliances promote a common understanding of labor issues affecting the fishing industry and ensure collaboration and coordination between government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and fishing communities to ensure better enforcement against and reporting of harmful labor practices.

A brochure explaining the goals of the SAFE Seas project to end harmful labor practices in the fishing industry and how the project is working to achieve these goals.

This study assesses women's awareness and knowledge of forced labor and trafficking in persons, explores women's experiences in dealing with harmful labor practices, assesses gender norms and gender relationships in the fishing community, and identifies potential future roles for women and how women's agency can contribute to protect against harmful labor practices. The study also recommends raising awareness of these issues, enabling access to affordable loans and social protection programs, and promoting livelihood and skills development in women fisher communities.

An interview with Nono Sumarsono, a SAFE Seas project director, that discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on workers in the Indonesian fishing industry and recommends several policies to protect these workers.

A press release announcing the opening of the SAFE Seas Fishers' Center. This center will act as a point of service for workers to report grievances and access resources related to workers' protection and rights.

This report presents the joint research findings and conclusions on child labour, forced labour and human trafficking linked to global supply chains from the ILO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), under the aegis of Alliance 8.7. It is the first attempt by international organizations to measure child labour, forced labour and human trafficking in global supply chains.

A booklet directed to young workers in the fishing industry in Myanmar.  Describes workers' rights, potential dangers posed by unsafe or unhealthy working conditions, and common hazards faced on fishing work sites and what to do about them.

A booklet directed to managers of fishing enterprises in Myanmar where young workers are employed, especially those between 14 and 18 years old.  Describes what owners, managers, and supervisors need to know when hiring and managing younger workers and how to improve the work site so it is profitable, productive and safe.

A guide to be used by fishing industry associations & organizations of fisheries workers in Myanmar on how their members (employers, boat owners, and fishing industry workers) can use the "Safe Work for Youth Kit" materials. Its purpose is to assist those in a position of leadership in the industry to guide their members in maintaining a safe and legal operation with respect to young workers. 

A booklet directed to managers of fishing enterprises in Myanmar where young workers are employed, especially those between 14 and 18 years old.  Describes what owners, managers, and supervisors need to know when hiring and managing younger workers and how to improve the work site so it is profitable, productive and safe.