Zonta clubs across Latvia organized a series of initiatives to combat gender-based violence.

The Zonta Club of Valmiera, Latvia, launched a book exhibition at the Valmiera Integrated Library titled “Scars. Visible and Invisible.” Featuring modern literature, the exhibition highlighted hidden forms of violence and encouraged public dialogue about abuse often kept silent. The collection included accounts of domestic violence in Latvia from women’s and teenagers’ perspectives, stories of African women facing forced marriage, and works addressing child exploitation, toxic adolescent relationships and systemic abuse in Egypt.

The Zonta Club of Riga marked the 16 Days of Activism with activities at the NGO House and the Riga Central Library Branch, combining public outreach with daily inspirational stories shared on Facebook.

Meanwhile, the Zonta Club of Ogre, Zonta e-Club of Latvia and Zonta Club of Jelgava strengthened digital engagement by posting daily slogans and stories on social media, emphasizing that violence is often a local issue and encouraging individuals to build awareness and resilience.