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Opening and welcoming remarks

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This opening segment introduces the Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries and highlights the importance of promoting decent working conditions in the fishing sector worldwide.

Representatives from the International Labour Organization, governments, the European Commission and civil society share their perspectives on advancing the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188). The segment also features a video message from the ILO Director-General highlighting the role of international cooperation in improving the lives and working conditions of fishers globally.

Speakers

Photo of Gilbert F. Houngbo
Gilbert F. Houngbo
Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Photo of Frank Hagemann
Frank Hagemann
Director, Sectoral Policies Department, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Eric Banet
General Director, France, Directorate general for Maritime affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGAMPA)
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Lola Fadina
Director of Maritime, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Department for Transport
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Steve Trent
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)
Photo of Mario Nava
Mario Nava
Director-General of Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion DG EMPL, European Commission
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Thon Hotel EU, Brussels, Belgium

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Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries: Promoting the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention No 188
Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries: Promoting the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention No 188

Partnership for Decent Work in Fisheries: Promoting the ratification and implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention No 188