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Icons of Gods to prevent men from urinating on the streets
For a clean city, Spotted in Cities
Tired of you streets smelling like urine? In India they have found the solutions: glue small tiles on the walls/corners that represent pictures of god, because who would want to urinate on the image of a God and bring itself bad Karma? Be aware; some gods are more popular than others ;) Level of implementation [...]
Stickers to fight ‘Manspreading’ in public transport
Delight and Well-being, Mobility
In crowded transport systems, especially metro, Manspreading is real problem for commuters, especially women. The term “Manspreading†refers to men sitting with their legs spread wide apart and taking up space on the seats beside them. In Seoul, South Korea, where over 5 Million people ride the subway every day, Jiyo Hong, a male college [...]
Integrate gender equality perspective in the approach of all organisations within the municipality. The case of Umeå.
Focus, Sport and Culture
The Umeå Municipality is remarquable in providing equal status for both women and men. First the city recognize that, it is essential to take a gender equality perspective  in its policies and to undertake gender equality work – meaning “ increasing awareness of social gender and questioning and challenging stereotypical gender roles as well as [...]
Anti sexual harrassement campaing in NYC subway (multi-languages)
Mobility, Security
This good practice was spotted in the subway of NYC. It reminds riders that they should not harrass in anyway other riders and that inapropriate sexual behavior is not tolerated in the subway in NYC. It also encourages riders to report any incident. However it is still very theoritical, not really sure how one can [...]
Breast feeding room in Airports
Delight and Well-being, Family, Mobility, Spotted in Cities
On our connection in Newark International airport (NYC) we spoted this cool initiative: a pumping and nursing pod. This private space is meant for women to either breastfeed their newborns or pump while in transit. […]
Chalks as a tool to « give the floor†to the population
Delight and Well-being, Participation, Spotted in Cities
"Nice flowers" (Chalk message during our Paris walk, March 2016) Chalks can be useful tools to literally “give the floor†to the population. The short-lived messages it allows to draw can be use during exploratory walks to collect participants’ feelings and experiences (as we did in Paris). Chalks can be used to [...]
Changing table in men’s bathroom
Delight and Well-being, Spotted in Cities
Changing room are still usely located in the women's bathroom however, during a stop-over at Copenhagen airport we have spotted this good pratice that allows dads to take care of their babies! The generalisation of unisex public toilets with changing table or "family restroom" (which provide regardless of the gender toilets for adults and for [...]
Tracking street harassment for data and help (Harasstracker)
Focus, Mobility, Participation, Security
In February 2016, three activists launched a website called Harasstracker independently from any organization. It is designed to report and map sexual harassment in Beirut, Lebanon. If the concept works, it is to be extended to all of the country. Context Harasstracker was inspired partly by a similar initiative in Egypt, called Harassmap. Description Harasstracker [...]
Stroller friendly stairs
Mobility, Spotted in Cities
Have you ever been in front of stairs, and wondering how the hell are you going to get your stroller down? In Malmö, or Sofia, you will never have to ask yourself that kind of questions, because all the stairs are stroller friendly! And its an easy good practice to implement!
Creative public lighting
Delight and Well-being, Security, Spotted in Cities
Always wished you could hang out in public space, even after sunset? […]