The World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fishworkers (WFF) was established to uphold human rights and social justice for fishermen, who in some parts of the Earth are still beaten and killed for questioning the give-away of their fishing quotas to foreign fleets, or for opposing the establishment of aquaculture operations that destroy native fisheries, or for just protesting against ITQ (Individual Transferable Quotas) schemes to privatize fisheries. But even for those living in first-world nations, where government and corporate actions are a little more subtle, the need to organize across national boundaries was apparent to protect against pollution, habitat destruction and fishing practices that are destructive. And, organization was needed to foster sustainable fishing on a global scale.
In its short existence, WFF has already been successful in spreading the word about abuses of fishermen (and fishery abuses) around the world, and in bringing international attention to some of the more egregious actions against fish, fishermen and fishing communities. WFF is providing a forum for improving fisheries, such as proposals for standards of professionalism for fishermen.
Proposal Paper 
