The Zonta Club of Bangor, District 1, is encouraging the public to paint rocks to help end domestic violence.
In line with the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign, the rocks are painted orange. Next, phone numbers to important hotlines will be painted on the rocks.
Learn more about the club’s campaign here.
As a first measure to raise awareness, the Zonta Club of Portland, District 8, encouraged the Mayor of Portland to officially proclaim 25 November as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which he has now done.
Additionally, members lit the Morrison Bridge orange as part of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.
During the lighting event, two members were interviewed by KOIN 6 TV and appeared on the 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. news. In addition, the video and an article appeared on their website. Another station, KGW-TV, posted a video of the bridge lit up on Facebook with the headline: The Morrison Bridge is lit orange tonight to recognize International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Portland Tribune newspaper also posted an article on their website. All of the news coverage has received many positive reactions online, increasing Zonta’s presence in the city.
The Zonta Club of Hong Kong’s Service and Advocacy Day showcased the club’s women’s empowerment initiatives. The District 17 club’s event included a coloring competition advocating saying NO to child marriage and NO to youth pregnancies.
In celebrating Zonta International’s Centennial Anniversary, the club also paid tribute to their 100 service ambassadors and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign. Each of their names was listed on a large poster board with a picture of Zonta International’s birthday cake.
Photo: btvnovinite.bgThe Zonta Club of Saint Sofia in Bulgaria, District 30, together with the Zonta clubs in another 62 countries on 5 continents, began their 6th year of recognizing the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.
As of 25 November, the International Day of elimination of all forms of violence, our 16-day march of activism has started to proclaim help to the victims of violence.
In Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, this year, two emblematic buildings have been lit orange, the color of the campaign. The two buildings are the National Palace of Culture and the Sofia Opera and Ballet House.
Club members are grateful for those in the community who have already expressed support toward the campaign. This includes people in organizations such as the Sofia Taxi Company Radio SV Taxi, Sofia Electrotransport and Sofia Opera and Ballet.
This coming year, on the eve of Zonta International’s 100th anniversary, members from the Zonta Club of Saint Sofia will call to action those who witness or recognize violence or the victims of violence to contact the national hotline (0800 1 8676). Members hope this will help to protect and support victims.
The Zonta Club of South Puget Sound, District 8, is recognizing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence by featuring speakers, workshops, and events sponsored by local, state and national organizations that address gender-based violence in the workplace.
These events are designed to prevent violence, to ensure justice for victims, and to find ways to lift women up and to level the playing field both socially and economically. At noon on weekdays, speakers will address the psychological and physical impacts of violence and the lack of resources available.
The Zonta Club of South Puget Sound is a hands-on club that provides service to local nonprofits and supports global projects that promote the education, health, and well-being of women and girls.
Locally, the following organizations are participating in upcoming activities: Human Rights Commission, National Organization of Women, Pierce County AIDS Foundation, Safeplace, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Utilities & Transportation Commission, Washington Human Trafficking Coalition, Zonta Club of South Puget Sound, Zonta Club of Victoria.
Additionally, legislators and elected officials will be participating, including Congressman Denny Heck and State Representatives Beth Doglio, 22nd District, Laurie Dolan, 22nd District and Laurie Jenkins, 27th District.
The Zonta Club of Charlevoix Area members from District 15 are raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence with their Zonta Shoe Tree.
The Shoe Tree, currently on display in a prominent Charlevoix, Michigan location through 10 December, features 183 pair of shoes. Each pair represents one of the 183 victims of domestic violence or assault in the Charlevoix community in 2017.
The Zonta Shoe Tree serves as a public reminder that while each of the 183 victims put their shoes on and walk through their day just like everyone else, they live with violence.
Residents generously donated 183 pair of shoes and Charlevoix businesses and the local high school served as drop-off locations.
An area Girl Scout Troop joined Zonta members in painting the shoes orange, marched with members in the Holiday Parade and assisted in decorating the Shoe Tree.
By inviting the local community to donate shoes and help build the shoe tree, Zonta members and community members actively participated in an open discussion about the issue of domestic violence.
Members of the Zonta Club of Kathmandu, District 25, have started an awareness campaign on social media alongside local celebrities as part of the Zonta Says NO campaign.
The club has partnered with celebrities who have large numbers of social media followers and who will post their pledge to #EndChildMarriage online for their followers to see. Thirty-two celebrities have joined the club in their efforts and two have already scheduled posts on their social media accounts.
Members of the Zonta Club of Kathmandu hope to reach a diverse audience with this social media campaign.
Members created a Facebook profile frame with the pledge so anyone can use the frame and pledge that way and special stickers were also created. The #EndChildMarriage stickers are given to drivers to encourage them to take the pledge and advertise their commitment on their car window.
In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Zonta’s campaign to end child marriage, the Zonta Club of Fort Smith, District 23, created a display for the Fort Smith Public Library.
The display contains the club’s Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women banner and detailed information about the prevalence of child marriage.
The display in the foyer of the library will receive the attention of library patrons throughout the month of November.
Spread the word and say NO! Like, share and comment! Tomorrow starts the #16Days of Activism.
Here are three things that you can do to take part in the 2018 Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign:
The Zonta Club of Kankakee is spreading awareness about domestic violence by inviting survivors and sympathizers to walk in solidarity with those who have endured abuse.
Empowerment: Solidarity Walk with Domestic Violence Victims will take place on October 27. Participants have the option of walking individually, with a team or even virtually.
Club members hope the event will give people a chance to reflect on domestic violence in their community.
Join us in saying NO 