Le quota de genre : une solution pour accroître la participation des femmes dans le secteur portuaire

REPUBLIQUE D'HAITI Liberté — Egalité - Fraternité Gender quote: an alternative to increase the women's participation in the port sector Presented by: Mrs. Ginelle L. NOEL 1 18 au 21 Août 2009 SCOPE OF THE PRESENTATION 1- Introduction 2- Haiti: Snap shot 3- Women's place in political and social life 4- Overview of the port sector 5- Women's presence in the port sector 6- Men's perception of women's role in the port sector 7- Strategies to put in place for increasing womens participation in the port sector 8- Recommendations 9- Conclusion 2 Li] Li] 2- Haïti: Si ES Te shot CT " n = | RE, D à ” ÿ M -: < D LOS TER, Dee OR EE : ’ NY SU à Mau! date >: Fil de l'E TER NT ‘Lon V4 arr 2: 14 As, LH £&r- NP, = 24 # D. be nn I, TENTE $ Là : ie. 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The volume of cargo handied at these ports is significant. 5- Women ss presence in the port sector * Womens representation at the very beginning of the Port Authority (1978) + Personnel distribution according to gender * otrong Womens presence in the following departments: General, Administrative and Financial Direction 5- Women's presence in the port sector 2008-2009 General Direction | 4 | 0 [3 | S Control Department [9 | 3 [533 2 | ÉLogistes Department | #8 | 0 | 0 | | Operations Department | 95 | 9 [97 1 | Financial Department | 39 | 16 | 41 | 4 | Security Depariment | 109 | 3 [28 | technical Depariment | 38 | 2 [87 | 1 Port of Cape Haitien | #1 | 19 [2341 2 | ÉCabotage Ports | 93 | 2 [us | RS RS PS ES Le [5 aù AFS A Aix & Ë LÀ CAR ri Ÿ mn à | A fc A À _ hu A4s,; .‘"# 11 1 24 _ : . E . L be E | je 18/08/2009 25 6- Men's perception of women role in the port sector + Mitigate perception + Operation: attitude sexist prevails * Administrative: a paradoxe | /- Strategies to put in place for increasing women participation in the port sector 1- Motivate the young girls about the opportunities and their future role in the maritime and port sector 2- Establish a quota ratio for women in the hiring process 3- Encourage the women in the port sector to develop more self confidence and to acquire or obtain a strong training in this sector 27 Cont'd /- Strategies to put in place for increasing womens participation in the port sector 4- Convince the State to respect its commitments in relation to gender equality as stipulated din the Constitution and in accordance with all Conventions and Declarations signed and related to this matter. 8- Recommendations 1- Create a women association in the port maritime sector 2- Promote the port sector in the schools in general and particularly those educating the young girls by organizing': . annual regular fair on maritime careers . Presentation on port activities 3- Put in place a policy aiming at recruiting women in the port 4- Develop educational program targeting the public in order to promote non sexist attitude 29 9- Conclusion Even though many treaties and conventions have been ratified, a ‘Ministry of Women Condition and Rights” has been created, women are still struggling against all odds in order to be part of the decision making process. This is why we must take the necessary steps in order to encourage womens participation or integration in the port maritime sector. This can only be achieved through a strong educationnal program and work policy. 30 Conclusion cont'd In this regard, women can truly be considered as the engine of sustainable development and the spearhead in the fight against poverty. Taking in account that the ports in general play a vital role in the national countries economy. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION