Women employees of this administration attended the first forum on “Women in Customs,” hosted by the World Customs Organization and the Tax and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) of the European Commission.

This forum, which was held online, was attended by about 200 representatives from customs directorates around the world sharing experiences and views on the importance of gender equality and the involvement of women in decision-making.

The World Customs Organization is expected to launch the “Gender Equality and Customs Diversity Network,” which aims to provide a high-level platform for the exchange of inspiring experiences and advance this agenda for promoting a more inclusive customs.

In his opening speech, WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya said that promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace encourages innovation and improves individual and organizational performance, as people from different backgrounds bring different perspectives and ideas on the table.

Albanian Customs Directorate has a positive approach to gender equality in its administration, which numbers 303 women employees, or 29% of all staff.
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