Celebrating IYAFA 2022 gives important recognition to the millions of small-scale fishers, fish farmers, and fish workers considering their contributions to food security and economies are often hidden or overlooked against the backdrop of more visible agricultural sector activities.
“On behalf of FAO, I would like to thank all the small-scale fishers in Bangladesh for their incredible contribution and hard work,” said Robert D Simpson, FAO Representative in Bangladesh.
One of the fishers who saw the film, Shumi Akhter, 25, from Cox’s Bazar, said: “I liked the movie, it seemed like the story of our lives. I’m happy that people are considering us and making films about the challenges that we face almost every day.”
