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Women Ocean Guardians in Action

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

With the goal of amplifying and elevating the voices of women leaders, representatives of the Women Ocean Guardians initiative participate in major international events—centering their voices in the development of international agendas on marine conservation and the sustainable use of marine resources.

Women Ocean Guardians: A Call to Action for Transformative Ocean Economies and Conservation Worldwide

IUCN WCC: Inclusive Conservation: Youth & Women Leading Transformative Action in Marine Conservation

A Call to Action for Women-Led Transformative Ocean Economies and Conservation

Women and Ocean Sustainability: A Call for Gender-Equal Ocean Governance

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Saily Hernandez – A Women Ocean Guardian’s intervention in the IUCN – World Conservation Congress

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Saily Hernandez, a Women Ocean Guardian, shares her story — highlighting the challenges that women face in coastal areas and the deep connection they have with the ocean....

Dominican Republic Joins Women Ocean Guardians Commitment

At the IUCN World Conservation Congress, the Dominican Republic became the fifth country to sign the Women Ocean Guardians commitment – joining Germany, the United Kingdom, Grenada, and Costa Rica in a growing global movement to elevate coastal women’s leadership in ocean conservation and governance....

Germany Signs on to Women Ocean Guardians Commitment at UN Forum, Joining Global Push for Equity in Ocean Leadership

NEW YORK, NY (July 21, 2025) – Germany has become the fourth country to join the Women Ocean Guardians commitment, signed today at the UN High Level Political Forum to support coastal women’s leadership in marine conservation....

3 Nations and 20 Institutions Launch Global Commitment to Elevate Women in Ocean Leadership – Movement Secures $3.8M GEF Grant

Commitments include gender-inclusive ocean policies, funding, and leadership tracking. The Global Environment Facility approved $3.8M to boost women-led marine efforts....

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