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Women Navigating Public Spaces

Policy Lab for Belgium
Research has shown that in Belgium, 91% of women aged 15-24 have experienced sexual harassment in public space, compared to 28% of young men. This systemic behaviour against women infringes on their right to the city and limits their ability to navigate public space freely, safely and comfortably.
The upcoming Policy Lab aims to respond to these widespread patterns by shedding light on the importance of behaviour change to eradicate gender-based harassment.
The Policy Lab will address three concrete objectives:
- Developing a common understanding and awareness of what is perceived as safe in public spaces
- Sharing best practices on innovative measures that can make cities safer
- Discussing the importance of behaviour change in eradicating gender-based harassment
Language: Simultaneous in English, French and Dutch. Find the event description in French and Dutch.
The event is open and the registration free of charge.
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Details
December 19
10:00 - 16:00 UTC+2
Venue
Brussels
1040
Belgium
Programme
| 10:00 | - | 10:10 | : | Welcome by Caroline Gennez, Federal Minister for Development Cooperation and Urban Policy |
| 10:10 | - | 10:20 | : | Welcome by Martin Grisel, Director, EUKN |
| 10:20 | - | 10:45 | : | Keynote by Els Enhus, Emeritus Professor of criminology, VUB |
| 10:45 | - | 12:15 | : | Roundtable on approaches to women's safety in public spaces |
| 12:30 | - | 13:30 | : | Lunch break |
| 13:30 | - | 15:30 | : | 3 interactive workshops (FR/ NL/ EN) with the projection of a video on harassment and discussions |
| 15:30 | - | 16:00 | : | Reporting of the break out rooms by moderators and closing remarks from SPP and EUKN |
Speakers
Els Enhus
Professor emeritus in criminology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel/Université Libre de Bruxelles
Astrid De Bruycker
Municipal officer for Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Ghent
Carla Napolano
Deputy-director, European Forum for Urban Security (Efus)
Liesbet Stevens
Deputy-director, Institute for the Equality of Women and Men
Wouter Stes
Advocacy Coordinator for Safer Cities, Plan International Belgium
Lydia Mutyebele Ngoi
Municipal officer for Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Brussels
Details
December 19
10:00 - 16:00 CET
Venue
Brussels
1040
Belgium
Programme
| 10:00 | - | 10:10 | : | Welcome by Caroline Gennez, Federal Minister for Development Cooperation and Urban Policy |
| 10:10 | - | 10:20 | : | Welcome by Martin Grisel, Director, EUKN |
| 10:20 | - | 10:45 | : | Keynote by Els Enhus, Emeritus Professor of criminology, VUB |
| 10:45 | - | 12:15 | : | Roundtable on approaches to women's safety in public spaces |
| 12:30 | - | 13:30 | : | Lunch break |
| 13:30 | - | 15:30 | : | 3 interactive workshops (FR/ NL/ EN) with the projection of a video on harassment and discussions |
| 15:30 | - | 16:00 | : | Reporting of the break out rooms by moderators and closing remarks from SPP and EUKN |
Speakers
Els Enhus
Professor emeritus in criminology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel/Université Libre de Bruxelles
Astrid De Bruycker
Municipal officer for Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Ghent
Carla Napolano
Deputy-director, European Forum for Urban Security (Efus)
Liesbet Stevens
Deputy-director, Institute for the Equality of Women and Men
Wouter Stes
Advocacy Coordinator for Safer Cities, Plan International Belgium
Lydia Mutyebele Ngoi
Municipal officer for Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Brussels