Zonta District 17 Area 1 launched its participation in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a UN-backed campaign raising awareness of women’s rights violations and gender inequality. The global movement drives impactful advocacy to end violence against women.

On 24 November, the district kicked off its campaign with the Zonta Says NO Women’s Walk at 7 a.m., with participants starting from two locations—Ugong Norte Barangay Hall on Temple Drive and Gate 4, Camp Aguinaldo—before converging at the People Power Monument along EDSA.

Adding to the momentum, OLGC Golden Z Club, sponsored by Zonta Club of Mandaluyong-San Juan I, Philippines, ignited the Zonta Spirit with their powerful “Zonta Chant,” condemning gender-based violence, sexual abuse, rape, harassment, child marriage, teenage pregnancy and human trafficking.

With 16 participating clubs, Zonta District 17 Area 1 successfully demonstrated its commitment to advocacy and action, reinforcing Zonta’s global mission to eliminate violence against women and promote gender equality.