Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) report to the International Council Meeting at International Convention 2016, in Montreal

1. WiLAT 2016
Stronger Together
By Aisha Ibrahim, Global Convenor
Dorothy Chan, Global Advisor

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WiLAT Photo in Montreal

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WiLAT Photo in Montreal

4. WiLAT Today
Hong Kong Gambia Ghana
India Ireland Malaysia
Mauritius Middle East Nigeria
Pakistan Singapore South Africa
Sri Lanka Tanzania Uganda
Zambia Zimbabwe
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17 countries
To be formed: China, Macau

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Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To be the most sought after advocacy, professionalism and
empowerment of women in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport.
Mission
To promote the status of women in Logistics and Transport, to bring
together those who support talent and career development of
women and to provide a support network and mentoring
opportunities for women in the sector.

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What had happened in Dubai
September 2015 and since then

7.  Dubai Middle East Women Leaders Award
Albayan Newspaper online AMEinfo.com News
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8. What had happened in Dubai
September 2015 and since then
 Four strategic thrusts
 Mentorship
 Empowerment
 Leadership
 Entrepreneurship
 Corporate social responsibility
 The Millenials
 To produce annual report
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9. Asia Forum: 8 January 2016
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10. Africa Forum: 9 – 10 March 2016
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11. Enhanced communication structure
Regional Co-ordinators
 Alice Yip
 Nadia Abdul Aziz
 Namalie Siyambalapitiya
 Lizzie Ovbude succeeded by Doreen Owusu-Fianko
WiLAT Africa Secretariat
Doreen Owusu-Fianko
Asia Forum Co-ordinator
Sharifah Halimah
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Global Treasurer: Kelly Lee, Singapore
Deputy Global Convenor: Vicky Koo, Hong Kong
Appointments

13. • Publication Committee: Sharifah Halimah, Malaysia
• To prepare for a publication in 2018 to commensurate
the 5th Anniversary of WiLAT
‘WE’ stories
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Appointments
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Empowerment Mentorship
Entrepreneurship Leadership
Corporate Social Responsibility

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WE believe in touching the lives of women and youth
by sharing inspiring stories
Come to see that everything is possible
Inspire by examples and true stories
Learning from fellow professionals
Transmit experience

15. Succession Planning
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 4 + 3 + 3
Initial term of 4 years
 WiLAT Chairperson can be elected, nominated /
appointed through discussion among WiLAT
Chairpersons, Country CILT Presidents and WiLAT
Global Convenor

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WiLAT Annual Report
WiLAT Sri Lanka 3rd Anniversary Celebration
WiLAT Africa Bicycle Programme
WiLAT Got Talent 2016, Hong Kong

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We have found our positioning
 An activist group
 Engage female professionals
 Promote CILT qualification
 Provide community service
 Involve male supporters

18. WiLAT Montreal Meeting
 Talk by Fiona Murray, Vice President Industrial
Products CN
 Talk by Sherry Romanado, Chairperson of Rail Caucus
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19.  Champions of equality and diversity
 Support CILT in a developing role
 WiLAT annual meeting and regional forum
 Support from local territories
 Work closely with Young Professionals
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As part of CILT family

20. See you in Macao
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