The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV) is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year, starting on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Event type: Cycling Event to Raise Awareness on Gender Based Violence: A Safe Journey With Her
Location: Netherlands Ambassador’s Residence (106 Witthayu Road, Bangkok), → UN Conference Center → Lan Khon Mueang (BMA Town Square)
Background
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an international civil society led campaign that takes place each year, starting on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Under the theme “Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women,” this year, the campaign calls on governments, civil society, the private sector, and all UN partners to strengthen their commitment and accelerate progress toward eliminating violence against women and girls.
In 2024, for the third consecutive year, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, in partnership with the embassies of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, along with UN Women and UNFPA, and supported by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and Café Velodome, will host A Safe Journey with Her. This inclusive bicycling event seeks to rally community support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign.
What? A public event designed to bring the symbols, key messages, and goals of the 16 Days of Activism to the wider community in a festive and empowering atmosphere. Highlights include: 1) an inclusive bicycling event to rally support for the campaign, and 2) a theme-related movie screening with food and drinks. Participants are welcome to join for all activities or select parts of the event.
Key objectives
- An empowering, fun, and family-friendly event aimed at raising awareness, inspiring advocacy, and showcasing innovative solutions to end violence against women and girls.
- Offering an informal platform for dialogue among the Thai public, government representatives, and civil society organizations on current priorities and initiatives to address violence against women.
- Amplifying the voices of organizations and advocates committed to preventing violence and providing support to women and girls affected by it.
When? Sunday 24 November 2024, 14.30 – 20.00
Where? From the Garden of the Embassy of the Netherlands, via the UN Conference Center, to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA Townsquare).
Who? The event aims to engage around 500 participants, including a maximum of 250 cyclists.
Bicycles: The organizers will provide bicycles (but you can also bring your own), helmets and insurance to the 250 cyclists. Registration and pickup of bicycles starts at 14:30.
Registration: kindly fill out this registration form and all the information required to ensure smooth registration and inclusion in the insurance. Deadline for registration is November 22nd.
Program
- 14:30 – Registration
Sign in at the Netherlands Ambassador’s Residence and connect with fellow participants. - 15:30 – Opening Remarks
Hear from distinguished speakers as we begin the event with a call to action for a future free of gender-based violence. - 16:00 – Cycling Tour
Embark on a scenic bike tour to key city locations, symbolizing our collective journey toward change. - 17:15 – Refreshment Break
Recharge with refreshments at the United Nations Conference Center before the final stretch. - 18:00 – Tour Completion
The ride concludes at Lan Khon Mueang (BMA Town Square) with refreshments and networking opportunities. - 18:45 – Outdoor Film Screening
Join us for an open-air screening of Children of the Mist, introduced by the film’s producer, highlighting stories related to GBV.
A special thanks to Café Velodome and the Bangkok Urban Cycling Alliance for their invaluable support in organizing this bike event.
