In-Depth Analysis – Research for PECH Committee – Women in fisheries – State of play and progress on gender equity in the EU – 30-10-2025

Source: European Parliament

Women remain under-represented in the EU fisheries sector, particularly as regards fishing and aquaculture activities. This in-depth analysis provides an overview of women’s participation in the sector, exploring available statistics and the incorporation of the gender dimension in EU fisheries policy. It also outlines the gradual integration of gender considerations in EU funding schemes, and the impact of the sectoral support provided by sustainable fisheries partnership agreements on women in third countries.