The newly chartered Zonta Club of Atlantico Sur, Uruguay, embraced the #16Days of Activism and the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.

The club kicked off the campaign on 24 November at the esplanade, promenade, of the Regional Government with authorities, which was later followed by a ceremony with the mayor of Punta del Este. They also provided more than 20 bright orange benches in institutions like public hospitals and sponsoring companies. It is the first time that this campaign has reached Uruguay. The media covered the event generously, and the club spread the message to say NO to violence against women and girls.