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”.
The observance will celebrate women in the industry and is intended to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector, raise the profile of women in maritime, strengthen IMO's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality) and support work to address the current gender imbalance in maritime.
The resolution invites IMO Member States, the maritime industry, and all others in maritime to promote and celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime in an appropriate and meaningful manner.
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said: 'I am pleased that the Member States have joined in the call to achieve a barrier-free environment for women, so that all women can participate fully, safely and without hindrance in the activities of the maritime community, including seafaring and shipbuilding.'
About the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime
In 2021, the IMO Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming 18 May as the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. Beginning with the inaugural celebration in 2022, the day will be observed annually to celebrate women in the industry and to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women in the maritime sector, raise the profile of women in maritime, strengthen IMO's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality) and support work to address the current gender imbalance in maritime.