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WIMA Europe and UN Women Georgia Host Workshop on Decent Work and Women’s Economic Empowerment

Date
10 September 2026
Venue
Hilton BatumiBatumi
Speakers
  • Nutsa GabuniaCo- founder, WIMA Europe - LinkedIn profile, opens in a new tab
  • Ketevan ShubashviliProgramme Analyst, UN Women - LinkedIn profile, opens in a new tab
  • Elene GabelayaProject Analyst, UN Women - LinkedIn profile, opens in a new tab
  • Etuna TsotniashviliCommunications and CSR Partner, APM Terminals Poti - LinkedIn profile, opens in a new tab

WIMA Europe and UN Women Georgia co-hosted a workshop in Batumi focused on advancing decent work environments and strengthening women’s economic empowerment across the maritime and logistics sectors.

The discussion explored practical approaches to creating safer, more inclusive workplaces. While addressing sector-specific gender challenges through the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Key topics included

Key topics included the development of safe and decent working environments, the role of the WEPs in supporting workplace equality, and the exchange of successful practices and initiatives from across the industry.

Representatives of APM Terminals Poti also joined the workshop

Sharing practical insights and approaches to building a more equal, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

The session highlighted the importance of cooperation between industry stakeholders, international organizations, and professional networks in creating lasting change across the maritime and logistics sectors.

For WIMA Europe, continued knowledge exchange, mentorship, and cross-sector collaboration remain important tools for supporting women’s professional advancement and contributing to a more inclusive and modern maritime industry.

The workshop took place in Batumi, Georgia.

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