In the news: Zonta Club of Ashtabula Area to kick off 16 days of Activism

Source: Star Beacon
ASHTABULA — The Zonta Club of Ashtabula Area (ZCAA) will kick off the 16 Days of Activism on Monday at the lift bridge on Bridge Street.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the support of the Lift Bridge Community Association by lighting the lift bridge with orange lights — the color that symbolizes the Zonta International campaign of Zonta Says NO to Violence against Women.
“This year, the ZCAA also purchased two bill-boards in Ashtabula to bring even more awareness to finding ways to put an end to violence,” said Linda Coblitz of the ZCAA.

The Zonta Says No campaign, unites Zonta clubs and members around the world as they raise their voices to bring awareness to this issue and advocate on behalf of violence survivors and victims.
“As the world prepares for the holidays, instances of violence against women and girls continue to rise,” she said. “Now, more than ever, it is essential that we work together, with our communities, partners, and future generations, to end violence.”

Zonta International partners with the United Nations in their UNITE campaign, which also works to bring awareness to accountability in stopping gender-based violence.

Annually and internationally these dates are part of the 16 days of Activism: Nov. 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women; Nov. 29 International Women’s Human Rights Defenders; Dec. 1 World AIDS Day and Dec. 10, which ends the 16 Days of Activism is HUMAN Rights Day.

Zonta International believes in making the world a better place by empowering women and finds joy in doing this in a supportive community of like-minded professionals from diverse countries and cultures.

The local Zonta Club of Ashtabula Area meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss and plan local service projects, network, and continue learning about our community and world. For more information about the local club see its Facebook Page: Zonta Club of Ashtabula Area, send an email to zonta5ashtabula@yahoo.com or check out the Zonta International website zonta.org.