On 2 November, the Zonta of Cheyenne, USA, participated in a signing ceremony where Governor Mark Gordon issued a proclamation acknowledging the upcoming 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the crucial work the Zonta clubs in Wyoming are doing. The proclamation also includes language urging citizens “to support those who work to end gender violence and to learn the detrimental consequences gender violence has on the well-being of the community.”

The club has arranged for a gubernatorial proclamation at the start of 16 Days of Activism for many years, and this year’s ceremony follows that tradition. Zontians at the ceremony had a chance to share a small portion of the history of 16 Days of Activism, and some of the work done in the community to raise awareness about the Zonta says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.