On 6 December, members of the Zonta Club of Joliet Area, USA, alongside community church leaders and staff from Guardian Angel Community Services, braved the cold to march through downtown Joliet, raising awareness and calling for an end to violence against women.

The march culminated at the site of the former Will County Courthouse, where attendees, joined by drummers, gathered for a rally. Joliet City Council members Jan Quillman and Cesar Guerrero delivered powerful speeches, urging men to become advocates against domestic violence and support efforts to eradicate it in all communities.

The event concluded with participants collectively reading the Zonta Says No Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to the cause and uniting in the fight to end violence.