On 25 November, the Zonta Club of Amherst Area, Canada, held a flag-raising ceremony at the Town of Amherst in support of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign. Despite rainy weather, the event featured a proclamation by Mayor Robert Small and remarks by club president Lisa Emery.

The ceremony was attended by local councillors, members of the public and candidates for the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly. Lisa Emery emphasized the need for local and national policies to address violence and called on the community to support refugees fleeing conflict.

“We must ensure they do not face violence again—verbal, written, or physical,” Emery said, urging attendees to report aggression to protect families and foster safety within the community.

The event served as a platform to raise awareness about Zonta’s mission and advocacy efforts in a rural area where outreach relies heavily on social media.