In 2024, Indonesia and Spain signed an agreement focusing on protecting the rights of Indonesian migrant fishermen and combating modern slavery on fishing vessels. Indonesian migrant fishermen are often in a difficult situation overseas, suffering exploitation and violations of their basic human rights. Spain, with its influence in the fishing industry, has taken up the responsibility, and the two sides will ensure that fishing vessels operate in a compliant manner through regulation and enforcement. This agreement offers hope that the fishermen will be able to improve their working conditions and protect their rights to pay and safety. Globally, the agreement is a model for how countries can address human rights issues in the fishing industry.
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