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Shy transgender worker in fish drying yard
Frightened ethnic fisherman because of no fish in rivers so vulnerable livelihood
Woman steps towards self-reliance through aquaculture
Strength woven in resilience—these fisherwomen, bound by tides and time, carry the weight of their labor with dignity, their stories etched in every wrinkle, every gaze, every clasped hand
Awaiting for the catch
Her struggles beneath the endless tides: Battle for survival in the Sundarbans
A glimpse to their future
Paddling toward a brighter future
True grit captured
Every morning in Karangasem, Bali, the wives of fishers wait for their husbands to return from the sea, joining them to pull the jukung (small boat) ashore. This daily scene highlights the vital role women play in sustaining both family livelihoods and coastal life.
Shrimp peeling and occupational hazards - women soldiers of Mumbai shore
In North Maluku, women in fishing communities may not cast the net at sea—but they hold the net of the community's economy