Migration and the right to survival: An empirical study of three fishing communities in Senegal

A significant portion of Senegalese migrants, particularly local fishers, embark on perilous ocean journeys to Europe and the Canary Islands due to dwindling fish stocks caused by industrial fishing. This study reveals that the decline in small-scale fishing in Senegal has profound implications for the right to survival, food security, and livelihoods of coastal communities in Bargny, Saint-Louis, and Thiaroye. Through semi-structured interviews, researchers captured grassroots perspectives on socioeconomic human rights, highlighting the precarious balance between local fishing practices and industrial exploitation. The findings underscore the urgent need for policies that protect small-scale fishers' rights while addressing the broader impacts of overfishing on food security and migration patterns.

Uwazuruike, A. (2023). Migration and the right to survival: An empirical study of three fishing communities in Senegal. Journal of Rural Studies, 99, 71–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2023.02.007