PacWIMA was re-launched, through IMO, in collaboration with SPC, at a Regional Conference for Pacific Women in Maritime in Nuku'alofa, Tonga in April 2016.
Our heartfelt acknowledgement to our globally maritime community who supported and advocated for this Pacific-led initiative - our collective national, regional and international voices has culminated in the recognition of 18 May as the #ID4WIM.
Thank you sincerely💝⚓️🚢⛵️🌊🙏
The IMO Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. https://t.co/Zc45E57Z8a #WomenInMaritime
PacWIMA Chairperson Ms. Dinah Inape-Omenefa & SPC's @ore_toua strategizing for the @UNESCAP Workshop on Sustainable Maritime Connectivity.
PacWIMA is grateful for the strategic support of @spc_cps@IMOHQ@UNESCAP in ensuring that diversity remains at the top of the agenda⚓️🚢⛵️
A GLOBAL CELEBRATION - 18 May is now an IMO proclaimed International Day for Women In Maritime⚓🌏🚢💞
Our heartfelt thank you to everyone for making the recognition of 18 May the International Day for Women, a reality.
#GlobalMaritimeCommunity#ChampionsOfChange#18MayID4WIM
Join IMO this @WorldMaritimeDay with a panel of seafarers speaking on "Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future".
Great to see @IMOHQ walking the talk with a gender inclusive panel. Gender is about both men & women & the role of leadership in supporting equality for all.
Join us online to mark the 2021 #WorldMaritimeDay on Thursday, 30 September. A panel of seafarers will talk about issues like the crew change crisis; diversity, the environment; and safety. Access the webinar here: https://t.co/nmyS5Aqj47
PacWIMA appreciates the support of @spc_cps@ore_toua and @LogavatuMavis in the advocacy for #SDG5 for #WIM in the Pacific region. We thank @IMOGENnetwork and @IMOHQ for giving us this platform & congratulate them in facilitating/hosting a wonderful & informative webinar⚓️🚢⛵️
@spc_cps continues to provide support to @PacWima engagement in global platforms and congratulate @IMOGENnetwork for this wonderful initiative to bring the 8 @IMOHQ established Women in Maritime Associations together.
We value dialogue with regional partners @UNESCAP Mr Sooyeob Kim and @spc_cps Maritime Training Advisor @ore_toua and IMO Technical Cooperation Officer @LogavatuMavis on #SDG5 in the maritime sector - PacWIMA Chairperson Ms. Dinah Omenefa & PRCO Ms. Anaseini Tukana⚓️🚢⛵️
PacWIMA extends its heartfelt gratitude to the global maritime community, @IMO & @spc_cps in supporting the PacWIMA/Pacific-led initiative for #18May to be recognised internationally as the #D4WIM
A message from the Chairperson Ms. Dinah Inape-Omenefa:
🎬https://t.co/Vza8LXLIcl
PacWIMA welcomes partnerships with sister associations like @RedMAMLa in advocating #SDG5 in the maritime sector.
We thank women in maritime leaders like Lieutenant Commander Noelia Mable Lopez for their resilience & leadership amidst this global pandemic.
#D4WIM#IMO#SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
As the shipping industry continues to evolve, emerging issues run parallel to its existence.
@IMOHQ@RedMAMLa@PacWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
PacWIMA is in awe of women leaders like Elda Kazara-Belja who are educators, mentors, friends, & who create space for #WIM to shine and purse their dreams fiercely and passionately, contributing to a sustainable future.
#OurDayYourDayD4WIM#IMO#SPC#IMOIMLI#SDG5
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a Global Pandemic
To ensure equal opportunities and representation of women in the maritime sector, public-private partnerships for #SDG5 are a must. ♀️ ⚓
@IMOHQ@PacWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
As PacWIMA Public Relations and Communications Officer, @anaseini_tukana has been instrumental in highlighting PacWIMA’s work, the challenge for #WIM & the strategies to increase #WIM participation.
We salute women leaders like Anaseini who advocate for #SDG5.
#D4WIM#IMO#SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
Day for Women In Maritime gives recognition and promotes the importance of the role of women and the sustainability of the maritime sector.
@IMOHQ@PacWima@FijiWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
Lynsey Talagi, Niue's focal point for #WIM, the Maritime Manager with Niue's Department of Transport & has been working with @spc_cps & PacWIMA in establishing Niue WIMA.
We thank @LyninaTalagi for supporting the advancement of #SDG5 in the maritime sector.
#D4WIM#IMO#SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
Increasing women’s representation, participation, and leadership roles in maritime contribute to achieving gender equality goals.
@IMOHQ@PacWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
Faranisese Kinivuwai, a lawyer by qualification, is the Director Transport with @MCTTTFiji and Legal Advisor to @FijiWima.
PacWIMA appreciates #WIM leaders like Faranisese who work with the private sector to ensure #SDG5 in maritime.
#OurDayYourDayD4WIM#IMO#SPC
Ore Toua set the groundwork in reviving #WIM in the Pacific region with the relaunch of PacWIMA in April 2016 with @IMOHQ
PacWIMA honours #WIM like @ore_toua who epitomises resilience & leadership in raising, advocating & supporting #SDG5 in the Pacific.
#OurDayYourDayD4WIM
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
To ensure equal opportunities and representation of women in the maritime sector, public-private partnerships for sustainable development are a must.
@IMOHQ@PacWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
Lusitania Lopes is an admitted Australian lawyer & a member of the International Bar Association.
An active member of @AsiaWima, Lusitania uses her platform supporting #WIM networks in Timor-Leste & the region, working towards fulfilment of #SDG14 & #SDG5.
#OurDayYourDayD4WIM
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
Globally, women represent only 2% of the 1.2 million seafarers who help ensure maritime shipping and transport is what it is today.
@IMOHQ@PacWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
PacWIMA works with its members in raising the profile of #WIM in the region & educate peers on women's contribution in the maritime sector.
We recognise & value the critical role of women leaders like Michelle, in advancing #SDG5 in the sector.
#D4WIM#IMO#SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
Education is vital in promoting the integration of women in the maritime sector.
@IMOHQ@PacWima#D4WIM#GEMDiv
@FraPradelli specialises in maritime law to combine her passion for sailing & her studies in law.
Francesca supports the #WIM network & is a member of @FijiWima.
Her advocacy is that many more girls & women are given opportunities to follow their passion
#D4WIM#IMO#SPC
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
Paving the way for the next generation of women in maritime is important for the development of a critical mass of women in this sector. @FraPradelli@PacWima@IMOHQ#D4WIM#GEMDiv
Nneka Obianyor is committed to the development of the maritime sector including #SDG5#WIM & holds a Masters in International Maritime Law from IMO IMLI, is a Member of @WISTAInt, & WIMOWCA, amongst her many accomplishments.
We are inspired by women leaders like Nneka.
#D4WIM
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
A diverse workforce helps ensure business decisions are effective as businesses run better when diversity exists.
#D4WIM#GEMDiv
Jacqueline is an inspiration to young women & girls and is an advocate for #SDG5 in the maritime sector.
We salute all women working in the port area and ensuring sustainable and safe operations in these unprecedent times.
#OurDayYourDayD4WIM#IMO#SPC#SDG5
Our Day, Your Day, Day for #WomenInMaritime
Resilience and Leadership amidst a global pandemic
It is critical women today excel in every single field of work especially the maritime sector.
#D4WIM#GEMDiv#MyMaritimeMentor