Equality in Tourism Associate Women in Tourism Indonesia recently hosted an online webinar to discuss sustainable development strategies and the role of women in tourism.
Speakers Dr. Prachi Thakur, Joyatri Ray and Maud Masiyiwa shared their expert insights on how empowering women in the industry can drive economic growth, reduce poverty and create more inclusive communities.
Some key points the conversation covered included:
- Tourism’s immense potential to empower women by providing economic opportunities, inclusivity and cultural engagement.
- Embracing culturally sensitive feminism to advocate for equality while respecting local traditions through small yet impactful actions, like micro feminism.
- Why diversity training is key to creating inclusive leadership and breaking structural biases, while greater visibility for women in public spaces enhances their role in tourism supply chains.
- Why addressing climate change’s impact on women through education, training and funding is essential.
- How integrating gender-focused curricula and policies in the tourism sector can lead the way in building a sustainable and equitable future for all.
We were delighted to see Maud highlight the Wamboma Co-operative, our impact project in Tanzania, as an example of best practice for empowering women in the value chain and enhancing climate resilience.
Catch up with the full recording:
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