🎙 In this latest episode, we explore "Empowered Together: The Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa" with Ms Sylvia Asana Dauda Owu, Director of Operations at the Ghana Shippers' Authority and President of Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WiMOWCA).

Ms Dauda Owu shares the founding vision behind WiMOWCA, an initiative supported by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), established to promote the inclusion, visibility, and leadership of women across the maritime and port sectors in West and Central Africa.

Our discussion looks at the structural and cultural barriers that continue to limit women's participation in maritime careers,

encompassing port operations and logistics, seafaring, and executive leadership roles. We also examine how gendered perceptions of physical capability are increasingly outdated in the face of technological advancement and automation, particularly in port environments where technical expertise is now more critical than physical strength.

This episode serves as a powerful reminder that maritime safety,

security, sustainability, and innovation are strengthened when gender equity and equality are embraced, fostering better collaboration and opportunities for both women and men across the sector.

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This episode was recorded in September 2024.