Pacific Women In Maritime ‘Pioneering’ Document Launched
INOKE RABONU Suva
Pacific Women in Maritime (Pac WIMA) have a much more reason to celebrate World Maritime Day tomorrow following the endorsement of its pioneering four-year strategic plan during the fourth Pacific Region Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting in Apia, Samoa last Thursday. Pac WIMA executive committee member and Fiji Women in maritime President Jane Koi said the regional strategy establishes a vision for the Pacific region supported by three strategic pillars.
“These pillars are recognition of leadership and contribution of women in the maritime sector; visibility of women in the maritime sector and capacity building for women in the maritime sector,” Ms Koi said.
“Monitoring and reporting progress of this strategy will be implemented by Pac WIMA with the support of its partners, IMO and SPC and the respective states and key stakeholders in the region,” she said.
“Fiji WIMA is excited to be a part of this strategic plan in a collective effort to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.”
She said the document comes into effect from the date of the launch which was September 19.
The ten countries covered under the fouryear plan are Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
“It was a huge success with our Pacific Regional Transport Ministers and representatives endorsing the document and witnessing its launch.
“It was a clear reflection of our Pacific leaders’ commitment to working towards bridging the gender gap on equality.”
She said a second consultation workshop Fiji WIMA members and stakeholders will be held before year end to familiarise members with the contents of the document.
“This workshop will share the contents of this final strategic plan document and pave the way forward to implementing the planned activities Fiji WIMA will embark on moving forward.”
Pac WIMA executive committee member and Fiji Women in maritime President Jane Koi said the regional strategy establishes a vision for the Pacific region supported by three strategic pillars.