On 25 November, the Zonta Club of Janesville, USA, accepted a Resolution from the City of Janesville that recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign reached people in a variety of ways.

The City of Janesville lit the bridge in the Arise Town Square orange to bring awareness to the campaign; the club engaged in a social media campaign and posted an “Orange Lady” outside of the Womans’ Club on S. Jackson Street to bring awareness to the characteristics of Gender-Based Violence and the ways to help someone dealing with domestic violence.

“The Zonta Club of Janesville says NO to violence against women through its support of the YWCA, its work to make the world a better place for women and girls, and by bringing awareness to this important issue in our community,” said Club President Lori Hanewold. “There is no place in our society for violence.”