Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men to walk a mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. Walking in women’s shoes helps men better understand and appreciate women’s experiences, thus changing perspectives, helping improve gender relationships, and decreasing the potential for violence.

In 2011, approximately 300 people participated in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® at UMKC. Their participation helped raise awareness of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence and funds for the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project.

The 2012 Walk will be held on Thursday, September 20, 5:30 p.m. at the UMKC Quad. Registration is open — click here to register. It costs $15 if you have heels, and $20 if you need to rent a pair. If you want a meal only, the cost is $7.  The online registration will close September 18. Registration on the day of the march is an additional $5.  For more information, visit www.umkc.edu/womenc/walkamile.