Effects of forced labor and trafficking in persons on female relatives of male fishers

The study, “Effects of Forced Labor and Trafficking in Persons on Female Relatives of Male Fishers,” is part of Plan International USA’s Safeguarding Against and Addressing Fishers’ Exploitation at Sea (SAFE Seas) project.

The objectives of this study can be summarized as follows: (i) to assess women’s awareness and knowledge of forced labor and trafficking in persons (FL/TIP) on fishing vessels; (ii) to explore women’s experiences and coping strategies to deal with the impact of FL/TIP; (iii) to assess gender norms and gender relationships in the fishing community; and (iv) to identify potential future roles for women and how women’s agency can contribute to prevention and protection against FL/TIP.