The inaugural IMO International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022 will focus on the theme “Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment”.

On this day, IMO invites all stakeholders to engage in events and activities around this theme.

On social media, we are focusing on visibility. Share the many faces of women in maritime and use the hashtag #WomenInMaritimeDay.

 

Why gender balance?

There is ample evidence that investing in women is the most effective way to lift communities, companies, and even countries. Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better (see study, The Bottom Line: Corporate Performance and Women’s Representation on Boards). Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as health, education, anti-discrimination and child support.

The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all.

 

Message from IMO Secretary-General

In his message for the inaugural IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim, highlights the relevance of gender equality.

“At IMO through training, visibility, recognition we aim to support a barrier-free working environment for Women in Maritime. Let’s work to break down barriers and ensure that we create a work environment that is enabling, supportive and inclusive of diverse participation by all, without hindrance in the maritime community,” he said. Please see message here and video below.

 

 

IMO Symposium

The virtual Symposium on “Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment for Women in Maritime” was held on Wednesday 18 May 2022 

The symposium panels addressed: What type of training supports a barrier-free working environment for women in maritime? Enhancing visibility for women in the workplace/environment; Are women’s contributions to maritime accorded due recognition in the work environment?

 

https://youtu.be/0Df79Uq80PY

 

More detail available on IMO.org