The STIB-MIVB says NO to sexism and sexual harassment

Our commitment in action

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Victims or witnesses of gender-based harassment, don’t hesitate to:

Concrete measures to fight harassment and anti-social behaviour

STIB-MIVB human and technical resources :

  • Over 6,000 staff members, including more than 300 security and inspection agents and around 300 multimodal agents to provide information.
  • 15,000 cameras across vehicles and stations
  • Emergency call points in stations and on trams and metros
  • Emergency buttons on buses
  • Direct contact with STIB-MIVB security services in all vehicles via drivers or our agents in stations
  • A 24/7 security service operating all year round, ensuring rapid intervention

Prevention trough education

To encourage young people to adopt the right behaviour on public transport, STIB-MIVB agents regularly meet them in schools, during activities or via associations. Awareness of sexist and sexual harassment is one of the topics covered.

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Safety survey

Each year, STIB-MIVB conducts a safety survey to improve our service. This survey asks passengers about their experiences on the network, including incidents of harassment.

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Support for victims

STIB-MIVB employees in contact with passengers are trained and made aware of sexist harassment and how to assist victims of assault on the network.

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A photo exposition by Natacha Mercier at Porte de Hal/ Hallepoort to reaffirm the place of women in public transport

Emergency numbers

Support and advice

RainbowHouse

Stop Violence  

Sexual Violence Support Centre (CPVS/ZSG): only for sexual violence incidents that occured less than a month ago (not for isolated harassment).

SOS Viol (only in french)

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Thanks to TCL and Sytral Mobilités for their inspiration and collaboration.

For more information : 

Would you like to report a case of sexual harassment on our network?

Contact us via our contact form

Report sexual and gender-based violence online

What you need to know about sexism