Zonta kicks off campaign to end violence against women
Each year during the “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women,” campaign, Zonta Clubs and Zontians around the world take action to advocate to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.
The Zonta “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” began Monday, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and continues through Dec. 10, Human Rights Day.
To kick off the Campaign, Zonta Club of Elizabethtown members put up Zonta Says No signs along Ring Road in Elizabethtown. During the campaign members will wear the color orange which has been recognized globally as a symbol against gender-based violence particularly during the annual 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
The Club also will host its Christmas Tea and Silent Auction fundraiser Dec. 8. Proceeds are used to support local programs such as SpringHaven, Silverleaf, school resource centers, the HCS Excel Program and others.
During the Tea, the Club’s Non-Traditional Scholarship recipient will be awarded $1,000.00. A monetary contribution along with other needed items will be presented to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program which provides forensic examinations and offers support to victims.
Zonta’s Mission is “Building a Better World for Women and Girls” through addressing both locally and internationally, issues of fairness and equality for women, girls and children academically and in the workplace as well as advocating against gender-based violence, child marriage, and human trafficking.
Zonta is part of Zonta International with membership of like minded professionals from diverse countries and cultures.
For more information about Zonta search www.zonta.org. Find us on Facebook at Zonta Club of Elizabethtown, or for membership inquiries contact Kelly Roark at 270-401-8141.
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