IMOGEN: Maritime Diplomats for Gender Equality

⚓️💻 We’re thrilled to launch the IMOGENder website! A key platform for maritime diplomats to connect and drive gender equality in the sector. A huge thank you to Mr Mohammed Al Kaabi, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IMO for his generous support in securing the domain!

Women are an integral part of the maritime workforce. Sunday’s International #WomenInMaritimeDay is an opportunity to promote & celebrate their contributions to the maritime community. More from @IMOHQ: imo.org/en/About/Event…

And now, we turn to the final highlight of the event: the Gender Equality Award. This year, it goes to Karin Orsel, a dedicated champion of diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry. Congratulations Karin! #WomenInMaritimeDay

Nicole Fisher, advice to women in sector: “Don’t feel like you have to go through it alone - rely on those support systems. Just your presence as a woman on board is driving that change we want to see.” #WomenInMaritimeDay Livestream: youtube.com/imohq

IMO's Louise Proctor, "to improve the numbers we need institutional enhancement at policy level. This includes data collection to inform policy and decision making". #WomenInMaritimeDay Watch our International Day for Women in Maritime event live: tinyurl.com/mv794cv6

📊 Up next : the unveiling of the IMO-WISTA Survey results! Tune in to see what the data reveals — early findings point to persistent gender disparities in the maritime sector, sparking renewed calls for change. #WomenInMaritimeDay Livestream: youtube.com/imohq

Mariam Al Shaikh, cadet “the important thing for me was that the company supported me and did everything to make me feel comfortable”. #WomenInMaritimeDay

Captain Josephine Clark, Maritime Pilot, “We need visibility so that any young girls that love the water can see and say yes, it’s a job I can do”. #womeninmaritimeday

Join us for IMO’s first ever live podcast recording for #WomenInMaritimeDay Watch the livestream here: tinyurl.com/msu2p46

New data incoming! Join us on IMO’s International Day for Women in Maritime as we reveal findings from the IMO-WISTA Survey — exposing the gender gap and sparking action for a more inclusive maritime industry. Details here: tinyurl.com/2xrj3yb5 #WomenInMaritimeDay

🌊⚓ International Day for Women in Maritime | 18 May ⚓🌊 Today, we proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements and ongoing efforts to empower women in the maritime sector.; we’ve come a long way — but the journey continues. Let’s keep the momentum going, today and every day!

Final Call for Contributions to our Best Practice Resource Guide! We invite you to take part in this inaugural edition by sharing examples of programs or initiatives implemented to support the recruitment and retention of women in the maritime industry🌊🚢 forms.gle/fiCE2HBZqntdUb…

An inspiring afternoon at the @IMOHQ #IWD2025 event ✨ @IMOSecGen Dominguez discussing the importance of gender equality and the second IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey, and guest speaker, @CCriadoPerez, author of Invisible Women. #WISTA #WomenInMaritime #AccelerateAction

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, let's remember the ocean is a workplace for millions. It's our obligation to build a diverse and inclusive maritime workforce. #WorldMaritimeDay #OurOcean

In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, IMO is delighted to welcome Caroline Criado Perez, author of Closing the Gender Data Gap for an Inclusive Future, for an insightful talk at IMO Headquarters. #IWD2025 @CCriadoPerez

IMO spotlights gender data gap for International Women’s Day 2025. Full story: tinyurl.com/jnn7avj9 #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

On #InternationalWomensDay, IMO celebrates the achievements of women in maritime while advocating for greater gender equality & inclusivity. Through our #WomenInMaritime programme, we continue to drive meaningful change & increase women’s participation in the industry. #IWD2025

For #InternationalWomensDay we were honoured to participate in the @imo_hq event featuring Caroline Criado Pérez, author of *Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men* for a discussion on the hidden biases in data that affect women worldwide.

On #InternationalWomensDay I reaffirm my commitment to leading by example. I don't participate in panels unless gender representation is respected. At IMO, we are integrating gender equality into our work, making the maritime industry more inclusive for all. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Today, on #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. From breaking barriers to driving change, women continue to shape industries, communities, and the future!🩵🌊⚓️

8 March is International Women's Day! WMU remains committed to increasing women’s enrollment & advancing gender research in the maritime & ocean sectors. Read President Mejia's full message here: wmu.se/news/internati… #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #Goal5 @IMOHQ