Fisheries

NGOs call on Taiwan government to end abuse of migrant fishers

Migrant fishers continue to endure abuse on Taiwanese vessels because of the lack of appropriate laws, transparency and labor inspection measures, according to a joint statement issued by a group of seven NGOs.

Because of the remote nature of fishing and the pressures arising from collapsing fish stocks, workers are vulnerable to abuse, and migrant fishers are especially at risk, said the coalition.
Because of the remote nature of fishing and the pressures arising from collapsing fish stocks, workers are vulnerable to abuse, and migrant fishers are especially at risk, said the coalition.
Published 17 May 2018, 11:07Updated 17 May 2018, 12:25