Stand up against street harassment – the 5D method

Béa Ercolini is a Belgian multimedia journalist, activist and social entrepreneur. Editor-in-chief of the Belgian edition of Elle from 2003 to 2016, she used the magazine to promote gender equality topics. Pioneer in fighting against street harassment and sexism, she founded Touche Pas A Ma Pote/Blijf Van Mijn Lijf (2012), a non profit NGO which schools programs concerned 14.500 students. The NGO creates awareness campaigns, works with the Regions, City and Police of Brussels, and lobbies for political solutions. In 2017, she launched BEABEE, a women’s business club based in Brussels. Empowerment and networking to boost each member’s business. 150 registered members. A a keynote speaker and freelancer journalist (RTBf) and on social network, Béa Ercolini is considered as a voice in fighting sexism and in building a more gender balanced and more diverse world.