Nearly one in three, or 30 per cent, of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/ or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence. As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence — an international campaign that aims to inspire action and end violence against women and girls around the world— the Zonta Club of Amherst Area, local officials and members of the local community joined Amherst Mayor Robert Small for the Zonta Says NO Proclamation and Zonta International flag raising ceremony on Nov. 25.

Each year during the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, which runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, Zonta International encourages its members to take part in advocacy efforts that focus on prevention, protection and prosecution.

At the local level, Zonta clubs across the world have organized activities and events as part of the 2025 Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.

One of the fastest growing forms of abuse is digital violence against women and girls. In support of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence, the Zonta Club of Amherst Area calls for an end to violence against women and girls — online and off.

“This year, the Zonta Club of Amherst Area joins Zonta clubs across Canada and around the world in supporting the United Nations “UNITE” campaign theme — UNITE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls. Our club stands united with advocates worldwide in calling for decisive and coordinated action to make digital spaces safe and inclusive for all”, said Lisa Emery, president, Zonta Club of Amherst Area.

Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women began in November 2012. To learn more and join the campaign, visit http://www.zontasaysno.com. Zonta International’s ongoing efforts to end violence against women and girls at the international level are carried out through the Zonta’s International service program and through Zonta’s partnerships with the United Nations and its agencies.

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