Colombia’s World Maritime Day Parallel Event promotes gender equality in the maritime community

Colombia’s World Maritime Day Parallel Event promotes gender equality in the maritime community
20/09/2019

“Shipping must draw talent from every corner of the globe and every sector of the population to ensure its own sustainability.”

This was a key message from IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim, in his opening remarks to the 2019 IMO World Maritime Day Parallel Event (15-18 September), held in Cartagena, Colombia.

“Improving the participation of women in society leads to better social and economic outcomes. This is also true in the maritime community. So, it is critical that women are provided with equal access to opportunities at all levels and within all sectors of the maritime industry. Experience shows that, when they are given those opportunities, women are strong and successful – continually challenging old-fashioned and outdated perceptions and proving that, today, the maritime industries are for everyone. It’s not about your gender, it’s about what you can do,” Mr. Lim said.

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