International women’s group rally for Cavite fisherfolk women against the order to dismantle mussel farms, fisheries structure
“The social impact of the government order is concealed. The wiping out of sources of livelihood of fisherfolk and urban poor families relying on fishing is certain to generate poverty and misery to women and children. Its immediate impact is hunger which is the main cause of malnutrition, diseases, and even death. In the long run, it pushes displacement due to the loss of livelihood. This is inhumane under the pandemic, where people are supposed to shelter in place, with sustainable sources of food and household income. This is an attack on social and economic rights, the foundation of women’s gender rights,” the group said in a press statement.