Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
This month, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, men and women across the world are standing up and speaking out for an end to violence against women.
The annual event, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence," is taking place this year in over 126 locations across the United States. The walk is intended to be a fun opportunity for men to educate the community about a very serious subject and to rally the community to take action to prevent sexualized violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity for all of us--men and women--to take a moment to imagine wearing the shoes of the victims. One in four women in the United States will be physically, sexually, emotionally or financially abused in her lifetime. Women in every religious, cultural and socioeconomic group. Women in your own community. Maybe even you.
To take action to end domestic violence this October, sign Jewish Women International's petition, learn about the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Say NO to Violence against Women campaign, or look for a "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event near you.