This Law establishes, within the State of Rio de Janeiro, the State Programme for the Valorisation of Professional Artisanal Fisherwomen, with the aim of combating sexism, valuing professional fisherwomen and encouraging the professional development of women in the fishing industry. The objectives of this State Programme are: stimulate job creation and income generation by encouraging projects created by fisherwomen; encourage professional training and the development of skills related to fishing activities; encourage the employment of women in situations of domestic and family violence, creating structural conditions to break the cycle of abuse; encourage the formation of cooperatives and associations to promote business diversity in the fishing sector; integrate fisherwomen into the community, civil society organisations and traditional, community and digital media.
Brazil · 2025-07-21