During the ‘World Oceans Day’, June 8, IMarEST announced the launch of IMarEST Women’s Network. The Network will be open to all members, both male and female; The inaugural meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 9 and participants are able to join either in person, or virtually. IMarEST by the launch of the Network boosts its idea of ‘acting locally to succeed globally.’
The Network aspires to highlight gender equality for its members, as it supports the idea that gender equality is not just about uniting women, but it’s about women and men being equally valued in the society. Through the Network, men and women will have the opportunity to be mentors for the next generation and promote a positive change in the Institute, the shipping industry and the wider engineering, science and technology industry.
In addition, the Network aims to highlight some of the historical and social disadvantages that have been a threat for women who try to enter the maritime sector. Thus, this initiative will bring men and women together, a vision of a world where marine resources and activities are sustained, managed and developed for the benefit of humanity.
Dr Bev MacKenzie, IMarEST Fellow, commented that there’s a rising recognition that in order to achieve sustainable ocean development, the equal participation of both men and women is of a great importance.
I am delighted to welcome the formation of the IMarEST’s Women’s Network today.
… Dr MacKenzie added.
