International Collective of Support of Workers (ICSF)

International Collective of Support of Workers - ICSF - India and Brussels

The main aims of ICSF are to

• monitor issues that relate to the life, livelihood and living conditions of fishworkers around the world;
• disseminate information on these issues, particularly amongst fisherfolk;
• prepare guidelines for policymakers that stress fisheries development and management of a just,participatory and sustainable nature; and.
• help create the space and momentum for the development of alternatives in the small-scale fisheries sector.

ICSF's Vision

A future in which fishing communities and fishworkers lead a life of dignity, realizing their right to life and livelihood, and organizing to foster democracy, equity, sustainable development, and responsible use of natural resources.

Within a global perspective, ICSF’s work is focused on countries of the South.

ICSF’s mission is “to support fishing communities and fishworker organizations, and empower them to participate in fisheries from a perspective of decent work, equity, gender-justice, self-reliance and sustainability”.

As a support organization, ICSF is committed to influence national, regional and international decision-making processes in fisheries so that the importance of small-scale fisheries, fishworkers and fishing communities is duly recognized. In this endeavour, ICSF works in collaboration with organizations of fishworkers and other like-minded groups.