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Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou honoured with first ever IMO Gender Equality Award
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou voiced gratitude at being selected as recipient of the first ever IMO Gender Equality award, presented by Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.
The award recognised Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tototheo Maritime, Ms. Panayiotou Theodosiou’s leading and pivotal role in advancing gender equality and empowering women through her tenure as President of WISTA International.
“We still have a long way to go”
The IMO said Ms. Panayiotou Theodosiou had brought significant attention to WISTA’s mission, shed light on the challenges faced by women in shipping, and raised awareness among industry stakeholders and international policy and decision makers.
“We still have a long way to go, and I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to continue to break down the barriers, acknowledge the need for change and work together to create a more inclusive and diverse maritime industry,” ,” Ms. Panayiotou Theodosiou said.
The IMO Gender Equality Award has been established to recognize individuals, irrespective of their gender, who, either in a personal capacity or as representatives of their institutions, have made significant contributions to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women in the maritime sector.
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