9th WOMESA Conference, Training & AGM 26 to 28 September, 2018 Hotel Colbert, Antananarivo, Madagascar Challenges of Maritime Women in Professionalization of the Maritime Sector Women
FORWARD Mrs. Veronica Nduati Maina Head of Secretariat WOMESA Region The 9th Annual WOMESA Conference & AGM brings together Women working in the Maritime sector in East and Southern Africa Region. Many Thanks to International Maritime Organisation for supporting this event fully in pursuit of advancing the quest for Gender Equality within the Maritime Sector. WOMESA continues to strive in promoting women access to quality employment and opportunities in key decision making positions within the Maritime Industry. Undoubtedly the blue economy offers numerous opportunities for both male and female to work both at sea and offshore. However, the reality has seen women being excluded from some of the available opportunities. The journey to gender equality in the maritime sector, like in many other sectors has its own curves. WOMESA is dedicated to finding solutions to the factors that hinder the advancement of women within this male dominated sector. The choice of speakers are distinguished women with wealth of experiences within the sector. With their support and guidance the forum will explore strategies of designing practical programmes to improve effectiveness in achieving inclusive and sustainable development. The conference is therefore a befitting forum and a unique opportunity to launch the youngest national chapter, WOMESA MADAGASCAR, in the company of delegates representing the entire WOMESA fraternity from the member states in the region. Our hearty congratulations to our sisters in Madagascar! We trust the formation of this new Chapter will propel the growth in the number of girls taking up maritime related subject in schools, and women pursuing courses and training in the Maritime industry. I wish all the participants, fruitful deliberations at this momentous occasion! Together we will make it! Mrs. Veronica N Maina 1 Women
About the Conference Decades after the first women dared to venture into the maritime sector; women still find themselves a minority in the mainstream maritime sector. A significant number of women work in support or rudimentary functions which unfortunately do not give them the muscle to effectively impact the sector. Thanks to affirmative action led by IMO through the SDGs on gender equality, opted for capacity building to facilitate professional growth of women in the maritime sector. The formation of WOMESA has afforded women from Eastern & Southern Africa a forum to not only take stock of their strides but to also map out strategies to ensure meaningful integration into the maritime sector. While acknowledging that the maritime sector is still at its infancy in many parts of Africa yet it is certainly the most strategic industry given that most of the world s trade is facilitated by sea. Therefore it is not an overstatement that this sector has tremendous potential that remains untapped. Suffice it to say that women now more than any other time need to position themselves strategically to benefit from the opportunities in the maritime sector. There is need to critically examine the circumstances that impede professional growth of women in the maritime sector while tapping into the knowledge, skills and lessons learnt from the few women who have managed to beat the odds and make a breakthrough in the maritime sector. Women 2
Benefits of attending: The 9th WOMESA Association of Women Managers in the Maritime Sector in the Eastern and Southern Africa Conference will be an exclusive opportunity providing eminent female personalities from the shipping and maritime industry a unique platform to network as witnessing the launch of yet another WOMESA National chapter Madagascar. It will enable delegates: To meet up, and share experiences with other women with similar challenges and opportunities in the maritime sector. To get tips for success and learn from others in similar positions from the maritime sectors. To get insights about career and business opportunities available to women in the maritime sector. To initiate remedial measures to address the skills shortages in the maritime sector. To illustrate the contribution of women from the maritime sector to the ocean economy To enhance the participation of women in the growth of marine infrastructure. To deliberate on issues of safety, reliability, effectiveness, efficiency, and fully integrated maritime security operations that best meet the needs of the women. Speakers: 1. Mrs. Nancy Karigithu, MBS, Principal Secretary - State Department for Maritime and Shipping Affairs Kenya Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development 2. Mrs. Funmi Folorunso Secretary General, African Ship-owners Association 3. Ms. Fiona Syovata Mbandi Vice Chairperson, Women Forum International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) 4. Mrs. Meenaksi Birugnath Bhokhun Senior Maritime Officer, Shipping Division, Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries & Shipping 5. Mrs. Helen Buni Principal Programme Asst. Global Programmes and Partnerships (IMO TCD) 6. Ms. Liyu Shifaraw Amare - Director, Maritime Administration Directorate, Ethiopian Maritime Affairs Authority 7. Ms. Fatma Sheikhaya Yusufu Communication Specialist Lecturer Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) 3 Maritime, Women Maritime, Women
PROGRAMME Opportunities and challenges facing African women in advancing in the maritime sector 25th September 2018 : ARRIVAL OF DELEGATES 2100hrs to 2130hrs: Pre-Conference meeting (Secretariat + IMO Representative) DAY 1: 26th September 2018 Time Session 8.30 0900 Arrival and Registration 09.00 10.30 Official opening ceremony Opening remarks by MC SECRETARIAT Veronica Maina Head of Secretariat WOMESA. Addresses by - Chairperson WOMESA Meenaksi Bhirugnath-Bhookhun - Helen Buni IMO Gender Focal Point/ Principal Programme Assistant Global Programmes and Partnerships Technical Cooperation Division Keynote Address - Chief Guest Minister of Justice - Madagascar 10.30 11.00 Presenters Mrs. Razafindrakoto Noroharimisa HEALTH BREAK & GROUP PHOTO 11.00 11.30 IMO s initiative to increase the participation of women in the Maritime industry Helen Buni IMO Gender Focal Point/ Principal Programme Assistant Global Programmes and Partnerships Technical Cooperation Division 11.30 12.00 Profile of the ideal professional maritime women and emerging career opportunities in the building a sustainable blue economy Nancy Karigithu, EBS PS Shipping and Maritime Affairs Kenya Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure 12.00 12.30 Cruise Tourism : New Opportunity for Job Cap Andre CISSEAU Creation in Africa PMAESA 12.30 14.00 LUNCH BREAK Maritime, Women Women 4
PROGRAMME 12.30 14.00 LUNCH BREAK 14.00 14.30 New concept of Work-Life Balance (WLB) for women in maritime and shipping Meenaksi Bhirugnath-Bhookhun WOMESA Chairperson / Senior Maritime Officer, Shipping Division, Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping Mauritius 14.30 15.00 Ownership and Charter of vessels in East and Southern Africa Funmi Folorunso Secretary General, African Ship-owners Association 15.00 15.30 Strategies for improving enrolment of women in Professional Maritime courses Ms. Fiona Mbandi 15.30 16.00 HEALTH BREAK 16.00 1700 PLENARY Vice Chairperson, Women Forum International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Moderator END OF DAY 1 DAY 2: 27th September 2018 Time Session Facilitator 08.45-09.00 Recap of previous day MC 09.00 10.30 Forum Discussions Challenges of the Maritime Women in Professionalization of the Maritime Sector GROUP 1: GROUP 2: GROUP 3: 10.30 11.00 HEALTH BREAK 11.00 11.30 Reports by Local Chapters Representatives 5 Maritime, Women Women Comoros, Mozambique, Djibouti, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia, South Sudan, South Africa, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Seychelles, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius,
PROGRAMME Way forward Launch 24 Local Chapters by 2024 12.30-13.30 LUNCH BREAK 13.30 13.40 Promoting the WOMESA Brand 13.40-14.00 Consideration of Programme of activities for the next one year. 14.00 16.00 A.G.M. & ELECTIONS FOR GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS 15.30 16.00 HEALTH BREAK Moderator Fatma S. Yusuf (Secretary Womesa Region) Communications specialist & Lecturer Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) Veronica Maina (Head of Secretariat) ALL END OF DAY 2 Day 3: 28th September 2018 Time Session Presenter 8.30-9.00 Recap of previous day MC 9.00-10.30 10.30-11.00 11.00-12.00 Official Closing Ceremony & Certificate Presentation 19.00 WOMESA Chairperson IMO Head of Secretariat HOST COUNTY HEALTH BREAK GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING (NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS ONLY) 12.00 13.30 14.00 onwards LUNCH BREAK PORT/ CITY TOUR AND FILMING FAREWELL DINNER AND LAUNCH OF WOMESA MADAGASCAR NATIONAL CHAPTER END OF DAY 3 29th September 2018 DEPARTURES OF DELEGATES Women Women 6
WOMESA VISION AND MISSION Vision To be a professional association spearheading the advancement of women as a key resource in the maritime sector Mission To advocate gender equity, improve women s access to maritime training and technology and promote their advancement to key decision making levels in the maritime sector in Eastern and Southern Africa Core Values The organization shall be guided by the following core values: Integrity Commitment Diversity & Teamwork Reliability Transparency 7 Maritime, Women Women
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GALLERY Delegation to AU headquarters Addis Ababa Adulala Port Tour 9 Maritime, Women Women
GALLERY Governing Council Members Visit to Maritime Academy Adulala Women Women 10
SPONSORS PARTNERS Association for Women in the Maritime Sector in Eastern & Southern Africa Region P.O. Box 95076 80104 TEL: +254 726394462 and +254 728798463 MOMBASA, KENYA Email: info@womesa.org Website: www.womesa.org Women