Through this high-level session, senior dignitaries of international organizations and influential speakers will present high level remarks and insight regarding the urgency of enhancing gender equality in aviation and the need to step up commitment for change.
Keynote speakers:
Moderator: Dr. Leslie Groves, Senior Gender Equality and Leadership Consultant
- Ms. Adina Vălean, Commissioner for Transport, European Commission
- Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) (tbc)
- Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director, UN Women
- Mr. Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General, International Transport Forum (ITF)
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Panel 1 - Aspirations and ambitions /...
Panel 1 - Setting the scene: aspirations and ambitions for moving beyond the status quo
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Panel 2 - Promoting decent work: best...
Panel 2 - Promoting decent work: best practices in aviation industry
This session aims to illustrate how the industry, governments and unions can bring gender equality into their institutional structures, policies, programmes, practices and activities by sharing good practices on advancing decen...
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Panel 3 - Inclusive leadership and de...
Panel 3 - Inclusive leadership and decision-making as agents of change
Across all sectors, industries and societies, women have the potential to make key contributions to decision-making processes. This session showcases how women are currently represented in decision-making and leadership roles...
