A Safe Journey with Her to End Digital Violence: Families invited to join Bangkok’s 16 Days community ride and picnic

[Press release – Announcement]

Bangkok, Thailand — The Embassy of Belgium, together with the Embassies of Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), invites families, students and community members to join A Safe Journey with Her to End Digital Violence on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at Benjakitti Park.

Organised under the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s focus “Ending Digital Violence against all Women and Girls”, the event connects safe family-friendly public spaces with safe behaviour online through a morning community ride and interactive activities for all ages.

Public registration now open

Participation is free of charge.

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Event Highlights

• Ribbon cutting by the Ambassador of Belgium and the Governor of Bangkok
• Family-friendly bike ride from Benjakitti Park to the Thai–Belgian Bridge via the Green Bridge
• Children’s Play Street, adapted from Belgium’s Speelstraat model
• Bike parcours and hands-on digital safety games
• Emoji Selfie & Pledge Wall, where families commit to safer online behaviour under

#NoExcuse for Online Abuse

• Community picnic beside the Benjakitti Forest Park Museum
• Participation and guidance from UN Women, UNFPA, and youth and community partners

The event builds on the 27 November academic seminar “A Safe Journey With Her: Ending Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”, hosted by the Embassy of Belgium in partnership with the Embassies of Luxembourg and the Netherlands, MSDHS, UN Women and UNFPA, which identified priority actions for prevention, digital literacy, survivor-centred services and platform accountability.

Quotes

H.E. Mr Michel Parys, Ambassador of Belgium to Thailand, said: “Belgium is proud to help turn digital awareness into action. Sunday’s event shows how families can practise kindness online, recognise harmful behaviour and say no to digital violence. Through the safe play street, the emoji-guided bike ride and our family pledge wall, children and parents will learn simple steps that make online spaces safer and more respectful for everyone.”

Christine Arab, Regional Director, UN Women Asia and the Pacific, said: “ Strengthening digital awareness helps girls and women assert their rights, can help both boys and girls be safer, can identify manipulation and abuse, and can confidently engage online. This weekend’s community ride and family activities will help turn that awareness into everyday actions that families can use to confidently and safely engage online.”

Why this matters

Digital violence is real-world violence. Online abuse—including harassment, non-consensual content, misinformation, grooming, impersonation and doxxing—continues to rise globally. Children and young people often face these risks first. By transforming public spaces into learning spaces, the event promotes simple family actions that strengthen safety and kindness online.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
Time: 09:15 – 15:15 hrs
Meeting point: Benjakitti Park (Forest Park Museum area)
Who can join: Families, students, youth groups, cyclists, the general public

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Route: Ride with Her against Digital Violence – Google My Maps

Benchakitti Forest Park Museum → Green Bridge → Lumpini Park → Thai–Belgian Bridge → Green Bridge -> return to Benchakitti Forest Park Museum