In recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed tomorrow, the Women and Gender Equality Commis-sion is partnering with the Civil Society National Reference Group on an initiative known as the Red Shoe Project, which will kick start the observance of #16DAYS of activism against gender-based violence.
According to the commission, the Red Shoe Project takes the form of a public art display of shoes where each pair of shoes represents the life of a woman who has been affected by gender-based violence.
The public was asked to donate shoes which did not have to be wearable, new or red. People also had a choice to donate shoes in the name of someone and maybe share a story. The shoes will be displayed as a public art demonstration of the effect of gender-based violence on our communities.