The Zonta Club of Alytus, Lithuania, joined a united community effort on 25 November to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, responding to an invitation from the Alytus Soroptimist Club to stand together against gender-based violence.

The Soroptimist-led initiative took place at the historic “Dainava” cinema, where attendees were welcomed with packets of orange flower seeds labeled “Plant your strength, let your peace grow.” The symbolic gesture encouraged participants to nurture personal resilience and hope. The film “There’s Still Tomorrow” was screened, highlighting the importance of awareness, courage and speaking out in the face of violence.

A variety of international service clubs—including Zonta, Rotary, LIONS Women and Dzūkija LIONS—joined the event, strengthening the message that preventing violence is a shared responsibility. The Dainava cinema building was illuminated in orange, a global symbol of solidarity with survivors. The clubs extended their gratitude to the Alytus Cultural Center for facilitating the illumination.

As part of the awareness campaign, designer Violeta Sūdžiuvienė’s boutique Bliss by Violeta created a striking visual installation: a mannequin dressed in orange, symbolizing unity with women affected by violence. Members of the Zonta Club of Alytus took photos with the mannequin to help amplify the message.