The Zonta Club of Frankfurt, USA, hosted its annual Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign kick-off at the historic county building, Old Stoney, marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism.

The event featured powerful presentations by Captain Brady Sorrells of the Frankfort Police Department, Sheriff Rich Kelly and Ericka Lee, Director of the YWCA of Greater Lafayette’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Program. They shared insights into the local impact of domestic violence, with Sheriff Kelly highlighting ongoing work on a 20-year-old cold case involving a domestic violence victim.

Mayor Judy Sheets issued an official proclamation declaring 25 November to 10 December as Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism, reinforcing the city’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence.

The event concluded with a solidarity walk around the building, followed by lunch at a local pizza restaurant, fostering fellowship and strengthening the community’s resolve to end violence against women and girls.