Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women in the aviation sector inter alia
requires the development and implementation of robust institutional arrangements within
States, regional and international aviation organizations as well as the broader international
aviation industry.
This session focuses on the importance of integrating gender equality considerations in
aviation policy and planning processes, strategies and frameworks. It also looks at how to
create an enabling environment for women within the aviation sector, and identifies the ways
in which workplace culture can be transformed by gender-sensitive policies such as flexible
working arrangements, the promotion of work-life balance, and the implementation of
inclusive and transparent human resources policies. Lastly, the session discusses the
significance of allocating sufficient human and financial resources to implement these
institutional arrangements in order to successfully address the gender gap in aviation.
Speakers:
Moderator: Dr. Leslie Groves, Senior Gender Equality and Leadership Consultant
- Ms. Gema Martín del Burgo, President, Ellas Vuelan Alto (EVA)
- H.E. Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, Ministry of
Cabinet Affairs, and member of the UAE Gender Balance Council, United Arab Emirates
- Ms. Katja Pehrman, Senior Advisor, UN Women
- Ms. Poppy Khoza, Director General, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
- Ms. Priscilla Mannis, Acting Head of Finance and Administration, Organization for Security
and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Kosovo Mission