The Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum is a non-governmental organization that works to advance the goal of social, economic, cultural and political rights of small scale indigenous fisher communities in Pakistan. more
PFF to celebrate World Fisheries Day on Nov 21
KARACHI:The World Fisheries Day will be celebrated on November 21, 2011 throughout the globe by the fishing communities. World Fisheries Day celebrations serve as an important reminder that we must focus on changing the way the world manages global fisheries to ensure sustainable stocks and healthy ecosystems. This year the celebration of the World Fisheries Day is linked to the theme “Food sovereignty for fishing communities: a struggle of fisher-folk to become self-reliant for food.” Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) also celebrates this day every year by holding rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programmes, dramas, exhibition, music shows and demonstrations to highlight the importance of maintaining the country’s fisheries. In the continuation of this tradition, PFF is going to organise World Fisheries Day in the form of a large public gathering coloured with unity, music, tableaus etc. Fisheries Minister Zahid Ali Bhurgari will be the chief guest. The event will take place at Motani Jeti, Ibrahim Hydri, Karachi, on November 21, 2011 at 02:00 pm.