Fish Hoek Lions rally men to take a stand against gender-based violence
District Governor Bevil Lakay of Lions Clubs International District 410W addresses participants at the “Walk in Heels” event, joined by Fish Hoek Lions treasurer Brent Proctor, club president Mandy Proctor, and Commander Zukile Makunga of the South African Navy.
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Men walked a short distance in women’s heels at Longbeach Mall on Saturday, December 6, in the Fish Hoek Lions Club’s “Walk in Heels” event - a symbolic show of support for women and children affected by violence.
GBV project coordinator Jayshree Rajpaul said the initiative offered a creative and meaningful way to raise awareness.
The event forms part of the 2025 “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” campaign, which runs from Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, December 10. The global United Nations-supported campaign focuses on ending violence against women and girls.
This year’s UN theme is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”.
Members of the SA Navy hold up placards with messages of support during the “Walk in Heels” event at Longbeach Mall.
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Lieutenant Colonel Rachelle Petersen from Muizenberg police station attends the “Walk in Heels” event to show support against gender-based violence.
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Commander Zukile Makunga of the South African Navy attends the “Walk in Heels” event, showing support against gender-based violence.
Image: Erin Carelse