In May 2025, Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia’s field facilitator first met with workers in the Aru Islands, particularly workers in Seafood Processing Units —in the local language called Kontainer.
The challenge Despite the 2015 ban on foreign fishing vessels in Indonesia, forced labour and human trafficking continue to plague the Aru Islands’ fishing industry. In 2022-23 alone, the National
Tackling exploitation of seafood workers in the Aru Islands Read More »
To mark Labour Day 2024, UnionAID brought together unionists and activists from Indonesia and Aotearoa New Zealand, united in their fight against exploitation in the fishing industry. The well-attended event
Building connections to protect fisheries workers Read More »
About the project The Arafura Sea, home to 5,000-6,000 fishing boats and 12 fish processing units, has become a hotspot for worker exploitation. Many crew members face dire conditions, with
Labour Day 2024 – Support Indonesia’s fisheries workers Read More »
This week, UnionAID is launching a new project with Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia to address forced labour and human trafficking in Indonesia’s fisheries sector. With thanks to our Kiwi
Tackling dire working conditions in Indonesia’s fisheries Read More »
Twelve women from a coastal village in Indonesia which is reliant on the harvesting of octopus have doubled their incomes through an innovative business scheme. Instead of just selling the
Octopus processing project adds value to women’s lives and livelihoods Read More »
On this World Maternal Mental Health Day 2023, we want to highlight the work of Nurul Inayah (Naya), an Indonesian activist and INSPIRASI participant who has championed the cause of
Maternal Mental Health Day 2023: Indonesian initiatives for emotional wellbeing Read More »
