Sharing expertise and experiences
We believe that women are an essential part of the transport sector. Through this network, Women on the Move Asia aspire to foster a warm and welcoming environment where women working in, engaged with, or passionate about the transport sector can connect and support each other. By sharing our experiences and expertise, we can highlight the challenges women face and collaboratively work towards finding innovative solutions.
At Women on the Move Asia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where women can engage, share, and thrive. We are excited to announce that Safetipin is joining us on this journey as our official secretariat. Safetipin, a social organization that works with various urban stakeholders, including governments, to make public spaces safer and more inclusive for women, gave an informative presentation.
Women on the Move Asia Mentorship Programme
As women continue to be underrepresented in the transport industry, fostering early-career support is essential. Women on the Move is launching a year-long, online mentorship program to connect women in Asia with similar goals and focus areas.
Program Highlights
One-on-One Mentorship
Applicants will be matched through our online form, allowing for active exchanges on desired focus areas.
Regular Meetings
We recommend each mentor-mentee pair meet at least three times over the year, with “check-in” activities to ensure a productive relationship.
Final Presentation
After a year, pairs will present together on how the mentorship has supported their goals. Topics may include personal development or research projects related to gender and transport.
Continued Partnership
We encourage ongoing collaboration beyond the program.
Join us to support and empower women in the transport sector. Apply now to be a mentor or mentee by sending an email to !
Jane’s Walk
A Two-Year Update on Women on the Move Asia’s Participation
Jane’s Walk is an international event celebrating active mobility and the exploration of urban spaces. This annual event encourages participants to discover the joys of walking while embracing their surroundings, fostering a deeper connection with their cities.
From May 5 to 7, Jane’s Walk took place across 10 cities in 5 countries. Participants embarked on themed walks that included exploring historical landmarks, indulging in culinary delights, and discovering university campuses. Each city had a unique approach, with some starting in the morning and others in the evening. After the walks, participants engaged in discussion sessions, sharing experiences and gaining valuable insights.
Women on the Move Asia, in collaboration with Women in Transport Leadership and local communities, organized the Jane’s Walk 2023: WE MOVE. This initiative successfully presented diverse perspectives on walkability, grounded in participants’ daily experiences and observations during the walks.
In 2024, Jane’s Walk continued to promote a more human-paced connection with our surroundings. A total of 17 walks took place across over 15 cities globally, with Women on the Move Asia actively participating again. These walks provided an opportunity to better understand how cities can become more accessible, safe, and inclusive for everyone.
An online debriefing meeting on June 5 brought together participants from around the world to share experiences, key takeaways, and insights. The walks revealed hidden layers of urban environments, highlighting strengths and areas needing improvement. Participants identified thriving areas and those requiring attention, sparking conversations about creating more inclusive and engaging urban spaces.
During the walk, participants compared images reimagined with the help of Artificial intelligence (AI) to the real locations where the original photos were taken. This approach enabled them to identify significant existing gaps in urban and transport related infrastructures and discuss strategies for building inclusive urban transport systems.
Women on the Move Asia’s involvement over the past two years has significantly contributed to raising awareness about walkability and inclusive urban design. We hope these efforts will continue to inspire communities to envision and work towards more connected, resilient cities.
GIZ’s TUEWAS Women Expert Database
Our database aims to showcase their talent, connect women experts, decision-makers, and amplify the voices of women experts in Asia in sustainable development discussions to promote gender equality and diversity.
Sign up here to join the database, share your expertise, and connect with fellow professionals!
Events
The NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) Regional Conference took place in Bangkok between 25th to 28th June, 2024,focusing on transformative steps towards sustainable, zero-emission transport by mid-century. On June 27th, Safetipin, serving as the Secretariat, highlighted the inspiring journey of the Women on the Move Transforming Transport in Asia (WotM Asia) network at the conference.
Together with Women Mobilize Women, Women on the Move Asia hosted an enlightening session at the Asia and the Pacific Transport Forum 2024!
The session, titled “Building Feminist Cities: Exploring Inclusivity Intersections,” focused on fostering empathy for historically excluded groups in city and transport planning, addressing both conscious and unconscious biases. We discussed the intersectionality of mobility and what it means to create cities that are inclusive for all, regardless of gender, ability, age, origin, economic status, and other factors.
Following the panel, participants engaged in a Jane’s Walk around the ADB Headquarters area, where panelists shared insights alongside AI-generated images of reimagined spaces. These visuals illustrated a vision of what a feminist city could be. Participants enjoyed the experience of walking while observing their surroundings. After the walk, discussions were held to exchange experiences and insights.
We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in the global transport arena! Women on the Move Transforming Transport in Asia, alongside Safetipin, Mujeres en Movimiento – Women in Motion (WiM), and Women Mobilize Women, have united to form a powerful global alliance. Our collective efforts have led to the successful launch of a hub for gender-responsive sustainable solutions. This alliance amplifies our individual endeavors and sets a global agenda for the field. As the first global platform for women in the transport sector and advocates of gender-equitable transport solutions, we are excited to champion this transformative initiative.
Women on the Move was proud to participate in #TransportWeek22!
We engaged in an enriching discussion on the critical need for more women across various work sectors, the impact of gender roles and stereotypes, and the media’s role in shaping public perceptions. Let’s continue leveraging our platforms to foster conversations about gender and transportation.
Why is Gender in Transport Important and How Can a Network Support Gender Equality in Transport?
The Women on the Move: Transforming Transport in Asia knowledge lab session took place on Tuesday, 23rd Nov, 2021, during the first ADB Gender Forum. The session began with a brief introduction to the importance of mainstreaming gender in transport and the objectives of our Network. Following this, speakers shared their experiences on gender assessments for projects in Asia. The session concluded with open discussions with the audience.
Connect & Chat
Women on the Move was thrilled to invite everyone to our online network exchange event, The Connect & Chat, focused on “Careers in Transport.” This session was open to all, welcoming established industry experts and transport enthusiasts alike for an enriching experience. Participants engaged with fellow women in the transport sector, gaining valuable insights and fostering growth together.
The Women on the Move Network hosted its third Connect & Chat Session on 15 June 2022 from 07:00-08:00 UTC+7. The session focused on discussing how to promote gender equality within the transport sector with Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, convenor for the Women in Transport Leadership network, Assistant Dean (Diversity and Inclusion), and Associate Professor in Urban Planning for the Melbourne School of Design.
We hosted our second Connect & Chat session on Wednesday, 06 April 2022, from 8:00-9:00am UTC, on the topic of Active Transport. For this session, we invited Keisha Alena Mayuga, an environmental planner, urban cyclist, and founder of Life Cycles PH, a group dedicated to providing bikes to frontliners during the pandemic.
We were pleased to host the first Women on the Move: Connect and Chat Session with our distinguished guest Ms. Dipti Mahapatro, General Manager (P&A) at Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) and Officer on Special Duty at Odisha State Road Transport Corporation.
This session marked the beginning of our regular exchanges for the Network. We appreciated hearing your thoughts on suggested topics moving forward and were glad you shared this event with your networks.
