During the 16 Days of Activism, the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Philippines, collaborated with the Z-Club of Cagayan National High School to raise awareness about gender-based violence. Through a meeting on Violence Against Women and Girls, the aim was to educate youth about the impact, causes, and potential solutions to these reprehensible acts against the vulnerable gender. 

The conference featured Zontian Atty. Rowena H. De Guzman-Donato as the distinguished Resource Speaker, imparting invaluable insights into this silent pandemic within the community. Among the attendees were Zister Dr. Evelyn Guzman, Zister Liza Del Rosario Mora, Zister Filomena Tristeza, Zister Rebecca P. Cumigad and the School Principal, Ms. Carmen A. Acain. 

The success of the Symposium on Violence Against Women and Girls was evident through the active participation and dedication of the club members and the leadership of the Z-Club of Cagayan National High School, all committed to change for women and girls. Youth participants expressed their determination to sustain the momentum and continue striving for a violence-free world, stating, “Together, we can make a difference!” 

In the words of the Z-Club of Cagayan National High School, “Let’s stand united against violence and strive for a safer, more inclusive world.”