The Zonta Club of  Nara, Japan hosted a charity event on the 2nd of December where they presented the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign to the public. More than 300 attendees were joined by a congressman, former congressman, vice-governor, mayor and representatives of local welfare facilities. Two local newspapers covered the event, and the proceeds will go to the Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women Fund and a local public institution for crime victims.