Men Protest In High Heels Against Women Violence

A growing number of men are speaking out against the still all-too-common violent acts perpetrated against their mothers, sisters, daughters and friends.

On Thursday, May 12, a few hundred men pledged to play an active role in combating violence against women, strutting down Yonge Street in high heels for the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.

Organized by the White Ribbon campaign, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises funds and awareness to promote the role men can play in stopping violence against women. The campaign itself focuses on the importance of men and boys refusing to commit or condone violence against women and pledging to speak out against it. 

Glen Canning, who attended the event for the first time, was touched to see the growing number of men who are acknowledging and embracing their role in stopping violence against women. Canning’s daughter, Rehtaeh Parsons, tragically died by suicide following an alleged sexual assault by four boys while drunk at a party.