A dialogue series conducted in Latin America during the pandemic explored ways to promote gender equality in the fisheries sector. Sustainable fisheries are vital to achieving food security, alleviating poverty and increasing economic growth worldwide. In coastal countries, seafood represents up to 70 percent of protein intake and is an essential source of vitamins, fats and minerals. Globally, more than 40 million people work in fisheries-related activities, with an estimated 90 percent of them operating on a small scale.