Preface
International Engagement for
the Sustainability of Human Rights
―Chairperson Chen Chu, NHRC……004
Equal Treatment of Foreign
Fishermen
― Commissioner Wang Yu-ling, NHRC……006
Face Up to the Issue of
Fishermen’s Human Rights
― Commissioner Chi Hui-jung, NHRC……008
Ending Slavery on the High Seas
― Member Wang Mei-yu, Control Yuan……010
Abstract……012
Ⅰ. Foreword……017
Ⅱ. Fishery Development in Taiwan and
Overview of Fishery Workforce……023
Ⅲ. Control Yuan Investigations……031
Ⅳ. Follow-up and Institutional Analysis……043
• The unusual nature of maritime labor……046
• Dual-track regulatory system for fishermen
employment……049
• Relevant international conventions and
human rights indicators……052
Ⅴ. NHRC Recommendations……085
• Improving labor conditions and ensuring equality……087
• Regulating FOC vessels through international
cooperation……091
• Strengthening brokerage management to prevent
double-exploitation……093
• Combating forced labor on the high seas and
timely handling complaints……098
Ⅵ. Expectations and Prospects……103

Preface
International Engagement for
the Sustainability of Human Rights
―Chairperson Chen Chu, NHRC……004
Equal Treatment of Foreign
Fishermen
― Commissioner Wang Yu-ling, NHRC……006
Face Up to the Issue of
Fishermen’s Human Rights
― Commissioner Chi Hui-jung, NHRC……008
Ending Slavery on the High Seas
― Member Wang Mei-yu, Control Yuan……010
Abstract……012
Ⅰ. Foreword……017
Ⅱ. Fishery Development in Taiwan and
Overview of Fishery Workforce……023
Ⅲ. Control Yuan Investigations……031
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