North Sea Women's Network
The Changing Role of Women in Fishing Communities
Conference
22nd - 23rd June, Peterhead,
Scotland
Plenty of discussion taking place.
Very good turn out.
This EU-funded conference is open to
delegates from countries around the North Sea, and from Ireland, France and
Spain. If you have an interest
in the vital and often unrecognised role that women play in fishing
communities, then this is an important date for your diary.
The project funding is providing
meals and accommodation for all delegates, leaving only travel to be paid
for.
Over the two days of 22-23rd June,
through a series of expert talks and workshop sessions, the conference will
explore and discuss the following:
The changing role of women in
fishing and rural communities - how they have adjusted to upheaval in the
fishing industry; how they see their future roles; and the training and
education that will be needed to help them perform in those changing roles.
The need for a North Sea Women's
Network - to facilitate exchange of experience, whether life or work; to
link with existing EU Networks; and with a long-term aim of forming a
European Federation of Women in Fishing Communities.
The need for representation on the
North Sea Regional Advisory Council - thus ensuring the needs of women in
fishing communities are heard and considered.
The development of a North Sea
Women's Network Web Page - giving instant access to news, views and
opinions on matters of direct interest and importance to women in fishing
communities.
Workshops will address the themes of
managing change, addressing change through education and training, the
common issues and solutions in fishing and farming, and the benefits and
business opportunities to be gained from networking.
Following a keynote speech by Madame
Verstraete, Director of Structural Policy at DG Fish, speakers from France,
Holland, UK and Ireland will talk about women's roles and experiences from
the past to the present, and their hopes and aspirations for the future of
the industry, the future of their communities and the vital roles they will
play.
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