The special Symposium aims to increase the profile of women in aquaculture and fisheries, as well as increase capacity for gender research and the implementation of gender policy. This year our Symposium theme Engendering security in fisheries and aquaculture reflects the multiple facets of security for people in fish supply chains, including the food security theme of the AFAF. It goes well beyond food security, however, and broadens the security theme to include other important and connected aspects that impact women and men in fish supply chains, such as access to natural resources, fair livelihoods, environment, natural and climate change related disasters, and domestic violence. Symposium sessions will vary in format, according to their content and purpose. GAF6 will have opportunities for oral and poster presentations, as well as short workshops, panels and events to stimulate networking. Students are encouraged to participate. We intend to promote Interactions between grassroots groups, participants from industry, researchers and educators. For more details: 6th Global Symposium on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Venue: Bangkok, Thailand, August 3-7, 2016, with the 11th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum of the Asian Fisheries Society https://genderaquafish.org/2016-gaf6-august-bangkok-thailand/gaf6-organization/