Back-to-back events on equal rights and harassment in the industry

Back-to-back events on equal rights and harassment in the industry

24. August 2022  ·  Ukategorisert

After a historic contract signing on fighting harassment in the Norwegian fisheries industry – an insightful debate around the same issues took place at the Research Plaza. Board member at Hun Fisker (She Fishes) and professional fisher Ida Marie Grape participated in both events.

A series of central actors in the Norwegian fisheries industry committed to the deal, among others the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policies, Bjørnar Skjæran.

The other organizations that signed the deal:­ ­

  • Directory of shipping
  • Norwegian Fisherman’s Association
  • Norwegian Coastal Fisherman’s Association
  • Seamen’s Federation
  • Pelagic Association
  • The Ombudsman for Equality and anti-discrimination

We spoke to Ida Maria Grape after having signed both the historic agreement and participated in the debate at the Research Plaza – see the interview in the video below: