Policemen in Uganda took to the streets wearing women's shoes to the consternation of many who could not understand why.
The police officers marched against rape and violence wearing women's shoes
Ugandan policemen took to the streets wearing women's shoes in solidarity with the 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' campaign aimed at ending rape, sexual abuse and violence against women.
The men were praised on social media for the gesture.
The event is an international march against rape and sexual assault and violence against women. Police partnered with women rights civil society organizations to fight gender based violence.