IMO and WMU launch handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector
New practical guide calls for maritime industry to take measurable action on gender equality
The new handbook was launched as part of an event held at IMO headquarters in London to mark the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
The World Maritime University (WMU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have released a new Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming in the Maritime Sector, calling for action to address persistent gender inequality across the global maritime industry.
The handbook, authored by WMU Professor Momoko Kitada, was launched on the International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May. Professor Kitada is also the recipient of the 2026 IMO Gender Equality Award.
The publication is the first of its kind, aimed at closing the gender gap in the mari
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