BIKEATHON Exerci s ing her r ight to publ ic spaces
Established in 1995, Aahung is a non-profit organization based in Karachi, which works for empowerment of girls and women. Aahung provides a platform for important discussions around women’s empowerment, wellbeing, economic prospects, portrayal of women in the media, and much more. The organization addresses the gender divide working to dispel stereotypes that inhibit the overall progress of girls and women. We work in innovative ways to prevent child marriage. BIKEATHON
BIKEATHON Coloring and sticker book on bodily autonomy Panel discussion on Gender-based Violence Menstrual Health handouts Training on family planning in factories
Although street harassment has become an alarming issue in Pakistan, no efforts have been made to collect/compile data on this phenomenon. There are many gendered aspects of street harassment that hurt the personal and social lives of women. Although female caregivers themselves have experienced and/or observed street harassment, they tend to adopt nonreactive coping strategies ignoring the harassers. Owing to rigid patriarchal structures and gendered socialization, many times victims do not report street harassment as they fear society will blame them for the victimization and might further restrict their mobility*. BIKEATHON* Bilal Ahmed, Farhan Navid Yousaf & Umm-e-Rubab Asif (2021) Combating Street Harassment: A Challenge for Pakistan, Women & Criminal Justice, 31:4, 283-293,DOI: 10.1080/08974454.2019.1644697
The Aahung Bikeathon Aahung advocates for the right of women and girls to exist and operate in public spaces. We have worked to raise awareness against street harassment and are currently working on a social media campaign that will go live in the three weeks leading up to the event. To this end, we wish to raise funds to organize a Bikeathon that would bring much-needed attention to the issue and gather like-minded individuals and organizations championing the cause. 08:00 am Sunday 28th January 2024 Bagh-e-IbnQasim,Clfton
Partner with us! BIKEATHON All our partners will have equal logo visibility. We would request an equal amount of PKR 600,000/- from each partner to cover event cost. BIKEATHON Back Front Branded T-shirts Branded hoodie Coffee mug Reflective stickers for bikes
Through this partnership you will: BIKEATHON Raise awareness for a worthy cause along with Aahung Showcase your brand as one that stands up for social justice issues Meet with likeminded individuals and organizations Get some exercise on a weekend
If you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to: Aamna Latif, Communications Manager, Aahung [email protected] 0323-2984013 BIKEATHON @aahungngo Bikeathon Routemap