Fast Tube by CasperAccording to RAINN.org, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. College women are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted.
On September 14th the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project along with the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project will put on Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence.
One of the most asked questions that we get here at the Women’s Center is: ‘Is the Women’s Center just for women or can men get involved?’ Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is the best answer to that question. The mission for the event is simply: “Co-creating a United Gender Movement, men will be a part of the solution to ending sexualized violence.” Not only do we encourage men to get involved in all of our events and to come into our center, but we need men for this event to be a success!
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on the Tuesday, September 14 with check-in. After check-in, there will be some speakers and then a little music to get everyone hyped. At 5:50 p.m., the men will start their mile with the rest of us cheering them on!
After the men complete their walk, it will be time to chow down and hand out awards. Yep, that’s right we are giving away awards and prizes, like a Planet Sub gift card, to those that our judges thought did the best! The whole night will be fun and memorable! It’s a great way to get involved in preventing violence.
If you are interested in participating, men if you want to walk or even if you just want to volunteer to help out, go to www.firstgiving.com/umkcwomenc and register. Also, check out the Women’s Center’s Facebook page and calendar for a listing of all our events gearing up for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.
Even if you aren’t walking but want to come out and support the event, go to the website and register to attend and you can either donate money or pay $5 to enjoy the food. All proceeds go to benefit UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project and Kansas City Anti-Violence Project.