Kigali Walk 21 Panel: Gender Dynamics of Walkability
Amrita Pande, who started the initiative "Women Walk at Midnight" in Cape Town, was one of the speaker at the Walk 21 panel in Kigali this year.
The article builds on the session “Gender Dynamics of Walkability” at the Walk 21 Conference held in Kigali, Rwanda, on October 19th. Researchers and practitioners shared insights from their work in social movements, initiatives and field studies that aim to create more inclusive, safe, and empowering walking environments.
Building Walkable Cities for all – New interventions from research and practice
In many cities around the world, especially women perceive walking alone at night as unsafe. A study by Istat revealed that 36.6% of women in Italy refrain from going out at night due to fear, underscoring a critical issue that needs attention. This article sheds light on vital steps to make walkable cities a reality for all residents, regardless of their gender.
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