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2020-03-09 12:00:00
09/03/2020 

​Maritime development in Somalia has moved a significant step forward with the completion of the Somali Shipping Code. The Code is the culmination of some six years of work, supported by IMO and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), to build Somalia's capacity to grow and sustain a burgeoning blue economy and to ensure the necessary legal and administrative processes are in place. more... 

 

2020-03-06 16:00:00
06/03/2020 

To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, Member States and observer delegations at an IMO sub-committee meeting this week have highlighted the importance of the Day and the continuing struggle for women's rights and gender equality. In a powerful statement, they point out that women are often exposed to violence, hardship and discrimination in all spheres, everywhere, and women and girls are the first to be affected by poverty, conflict and climate change. more...


 

2020-03-05 16:00:00
05/03/2020 

​Multi-agency cooperation at national and international level is key to enhancing maritime security, protecting global trade and countering transnational organized crime. A workshop (2-5 March) in the Maldives has brought together UN agencies and senior officials from various government departments, whose mandates cover counter-terrorism, migration, border security and law enforcement. The workshop focused on best practices in border security and counter-terrorism. more...

 

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 IMO Meetings

Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) (30/03/2020 - 03/04/2020)
Facilitation Committee (FAL) (20/04/2020 - 24/04/2020)
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) (13/05/2020 - 22/05/2020)
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