Women at the Helm: 25 Years of IMO’s Gender Programme

Abstract

As the United Nation's (UN) specialized agency for the maritime sector, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) supports the integration of women in the maritime sector as part of their capacity building activities through the Technical Cooperation Division. In support of the UN Millennium Development Goals, implementation of IMO's gender equality policies and procedures has been furthered through partnerships with the IMO regional support networks. The six regional associations of women in the maritime sector are effectively increasing recognition and visibility of women in the workplace to support sustainability of the shipping industry.