District 22 makes a difference to eliminate gender-based violence

In a strategy to encourage all 44 clubs across Queensland and Northern New South Wales to engage with the 2023 Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign, District 22, Australia, appointed a campaign coordinator. Initially, all clubs each identified a key contact person so that they could share their ideas and identify opportunities for collaborative efforts.

A calendar of events was created and posted on the district website, providing clubs with year-round access to events and ideas. The benefits of having the calendar included:

  • All clubs actively took part in the campaign, sharing more social media posts and gaining publicity.
  • Public walks increased across the state with walks undertaken by the Zonta clubs of Bundaberg Inc, Redcliffe Inc, Toowoomba Inc and Northern Rivers Inc. The Zonta clubs in Townsville had a joint effort, as did the capital city walk, where Zonta clubs in Brisbane, bayside, coastal, and scenic rim joined together for an evening walk through the city. The Zonta Club of Beaudesert Inc partnered with the local police for an inaugural walk.
  • Affiliations and partnerships continued to grow. For instance, the Zonta clubs of Caboolture Inc and BundabergInc partnered with many sponsors for various activities. The Zonta Club of Brisbane North collaborated with Queensland Performing Arts, Brisbane Domestic Violence Services and Vulcana Circus to showcase the stories of women survivors.

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