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WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative organized the first-ever gathering of women fishers. The two-day event brought together over 30 women from seven Mediterranean countries to create a network, share knowledge, and discuss the common challenges they face in the industry.
Interviews with women fishers
Laura Ferrari, Porto Cesareo, Italy
Antonia Vasilleiou, Kefalonia, Greece
Anna Pozzano, Barcelona, Spain
Iris Tiorla y Corts, Blanes, Spain
Tea Prižmić, Vekla Luca, Croatia
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"Women represent 28% of the total employment in the fishing sector in the Mediterranean region. If we want women's voices to be heard, we must fight together to raise awareness about the importance of their role in fishing."

Alessia Bacchi, marine biologist at WWF Italy

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