Women are safer drivers – AA
Women are safer drivers and less likely to be involved in road accidents, according to the Automobile Association of Namibia (AA).
AA chief executive officer Hileni Tjivikua delivered this message during a recent presentation on behalf of the Women in Road Safety initiative at the first meeting for Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Namibia, hosted by the Walvis Bay Corridor Group in Windhoek.
Tjivikua said that even though all motorists need to be alert and cautious, female drivers unfortunately have to be even more vigilant to avoid falling prey to criminal acts such as hijacking, intimidation, sexual assault, or worse.
"Women drivers are still regarded as more vulnerable by most criminals."
Influencers
She added that women are also influential and, as such, are uniquely equipped to use this power to change behaviour in an encouraging and positive manner as part of individual pledges to road safety.
According to the Corridor Group, WiLAT Namibia aims to promote the transport and logistics industry to its female members and to encourage and support their career development.
It was formed in June 2013 within the Charter of International Logistics and Transport (CILT) territorial organisations and branches.
According to the Corridor Group, the objective of the meeting was to introduce the association to female employees and entrepreneurs within the transport and logistics industry, share information about the affiliate organisations, and discuss the opportunities and benefits that accrue from the WiLAT membership.
Voluntary members
Margaret Bango, president of WiLAT South Africa, highlighted in her keynote address that WiLAT is a forum within CILT International whose membership is voluntary for women working within the transport and logistics industry.
Members join the organisation voluntarily, and the main membership benefit is the achievement of internationally accredited training.
"WiLAT's objectives are to increase the number of women and young entrepreneurs’ participation in the industry, and to support their career development at work and within their businesses in order to create employment opportunities across the country and reduce unemployment," she said.
She encouraged the women in attendance to join the network once the Namibian charter is published.
The WILAT Namibia Chartered is envisaged to be launched early next year, where detailed information, including fee structures and membership benefits, will be shared.
AA chief executive officer Hileni Tjivikua delivered this message during a recent presentation on behalf of the Women in Road Safety initiative at the first meeting for Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Namibia, hosted by the Walvis Bay Corridor Group in Windhoek.
Tjivikua said that even though all motorists need to be alert and cautious, female drivers unfortunately have to be even more vigilant to avoid falling prey to criminal acts such as hijacking, intimidation, sexual assault, or worse.
"Women drivers are still regarded as more vulnerable by most criminals."
Influencers
She added that women are also influential and, as such, are uniquely equipped to use this power to change behaviour in an encouraging and positive manner as part of individual pledges to road safety.
According to the Corridor Group, WiLAT Namibia aims to promote the transport and logistics industry to its female members and to encourage and support their career development.
It was formed in June 2013 within the Charter of International Logistics and Transport (CILT) territorial organisations and branches.
According to the Corridor Group, the objective of the meeting was to introduce the association to female employees and entrepreneurs within the transport and logistics industry, share information about the affiliate organisations, and discuss the opportunities and benefits that accrue from the WiLAT membership.
Voluntary members
Margaret Bango, president of WiLAT South Africa, highlighted in her keynote address that WiLAT is a forum within CILT International whose membership is voluntary for women working within the transport and logistics industry.
Members join the organisation voluntarily, and the main membership benefit is the achievement of internationally accredited training.
"WiLAT's objectives are to increase the number of women and young entrepreneurs’ participation in the industry, and to support their career development at work and within their businesses in order to create employment opportunities across the country and reduce unemployment," she said.
She encouraged the women in attendance to join the network once the Namibian charter is published.
The WILAT Namibia Chartered is envisaged to be launched early next year, where detailed information, including fee structures and membership benefits, will be shared.
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