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The WiMS webinar, "From Margins to Mainstream," will explore building inclusive ocean governance, breaking down barriers and amplifying the voices essential for a sustainable and equitable blue future.
Join the conversation on June 24, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EAT.
This event is a collaboration between @wiomsa , WiMS, the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (@havochvatten ), and Nelson Mandela University (CIPSET-NMU).
Read more on: wims.wiomsa.org/2025/06/12/f…
Join the WiMS Womentoring Program as a Womentee!
WiMS invites women students, interns, and early-career professionals across the WIO region to join our 6-month pilot mentorship program.
This structured program offers one-on-one mentorship, monthly meetings, and access to valuable resources, culminating in a final session at the WIOMSA 2025 Symposium.
For more information, visit: wims.wiomsa.org/2025/03/25/j…
A Successful WiMS International Women’s Day 2025 webinar!
Over 160 participants from the Western Indian Ocean region and beyond joined us on 11th March 2025 as we explored equality in the WIO Blue Economy for all women and girls.
Moderated by Dr. Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva, the webinar highlighted noteworthy perspectives from a panel of leading women in ocean science and marine management. Stephanie Achieng, Thabisa Sikobi,
Tiana Rahagalaga, and Loubna Hamidi each shared insightful experiences in bridging the gap from policy to implementation in marine conservation in the context of Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar, and Comoros.
Access the webinar recording on: youtu.be/r0g0p04fvUE
Become a Womentor: Inspire the Next Generation in Marine Science!
WiMS is currently seeking dedicated womentors for our six-month pilot mentorship program in the Western Indian Ocean region.
Eligible for both women and men who are current @wiomsa and WiMS members, being a womentor offers a chance to expand professional networks and enhance leadership skills.
For more information, visit:
wims.wiomsa.org/2025/02/25/j…
We are delighted to share that Dr. Tywabi-Ngeva, Chair of WiMS, will be moderating our International Women’s Day Webinar on March 11, 2025.
The webinar, focused on "Equality in the WIO's Blue Economy: For ALL Women and Girls," will be an inspiring session of thoughtful discussion led by Dr. Tywabi-Ngeva featuring a panel of noteworthy speakers.
Register to attend on:
blog.wiomsa.net/2025/02/21/i…
Register for the WiMS International Women’s Day 2025 Webinar to hear from two outstanding speakers in environmental and gender policy.
Stephanie Achieng, a Gender Policy and Strategy Expert at the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources, brings a wealth of experience in integrating gender perspectives into aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental management.
Join us on March 11th to learn more about Thabisa and Stephanie’s experience in the marine science sector.
For more details, visit: wims.wiomsa.org/2025/02/24/w…
Her work spans international conservation efforts, including contributions to the IUCN Panel for the Green List of Protected Areas, coaching in conservation standards and IMET, and serving as a WIO-COMPAS Level 1 assessor.
With a strong background in managing Marine Protected Areas and Locally Managed Marine Areas, she has modernized Madagascar’s management tools to support sustainable development and co-created the Fisherwomen Leadership Program with the MIHARI Network.
