MENA & Africa AIWMF

The main objective of the forum is to function as a lobbying and advocacy body on women’s concerns at the national, regional and international levels.
The forum aims to build on and deepen the IMO gender mainstreaming approach, especially when addressing such challenges as the achievement of women’s full participation in leadership and decision-making in the maritime sector in most of the Arab countries.
Laying out a strategy for maritime women empowerment.
Establishing the mechanisms that are necessary for the implementation of the given strategy.
Capacity building is crucial and the IMO prospective training programs aim to target all levels: decision-makers, middle management and graduate students.
Conducting seminars in order to upgrade the professional skills of maritime women.
Advocating the immediate participation of all Arab countries during the Arab Committee Meeting – under the auspices of the Arab League of States, 9-10 September 2007.
Networking with other similar women empowerment forums and organizations.