The Zonta Club of Hualien, Taiwan, gathered with their families to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, blending festivity with purpose as they promoted Zonta International’s “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign.

Before the celebration began, Club President Liping Peng encouraged members and guests to join the global effort to end gender-based violence. She emphasized that the club aims to integrate advocacy into its regular activities so that more people can understand Zonta’s mission and values. The goal of their efforts is for everyone to gain a deeper understanding of Zonta’s purpose. Through each initiative, the club hopes people will get to know more about Zonta.

To expand their reach, the club shared the event and campaign highlights on social media, using digital platforms to amplify the message and inspire others to take part in the movement.

On 20 September, Zonta members of all ages—from high school students to longtime advocates—gathered at Everett’s waterfront in a sea of orange to take part in the Zonta Says NO Orange Walk. The event, held during the District 8 “Women Soar” Conference, served as both a call to action and a demonstration of solidarity against gender-based violence.

Participants walked in bold orange shirts, scarves and signs, symbols of Zonta International’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls. The display of unity and determination reflected the organization’s century-long commitment to advancing gender equality through advocacy and service.

This is more than just a walk to the Zonta district—it’s a movement. The event underscores the energy and camaraderie shared throughout the day.

Organizers emphasized that the Orange Walk is only one step in an ongoing journey. Zonta clubs and members are encouraged to carry the momentum forward by supporting survivors, volunteering at shelters, challenging harmful attitudes and continuing to advocate for stronger protections worldwide.

The annual Orange Walk highlights Zonta’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal No. 5: achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Through campaigns such as Zonta Says NO, members across the globe strive to build a safer, more equal future.

As the event concluded, participants linked arms along the Everett waterfront, symbolizing the shared vision that drives Zonta’s mission.

Throughout July 2025, Zonta Club of Bangkok IX, Thailand, Club President Dr. Sunjutha Witchawut and club members visited Mahapruttaram Girls’ School, Visuttarangsi School and Phanomthuanchanupatham School to participate in activities with students. The programs included sports and a lecture on creating a happy society by ending violence in schools, among other initiatives.

On 6 August, Dr. Sunjutha met with the director and administrators of Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon to discuss potential future collaborations.

The Regional Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children II (RCAT-VAWC II) convened its second-quarter meeting for 2025 on 17 June at Hotel Carmelita, Tuguegarao City. The meeting, attended by RCAT-VAWC members, aimed to review past resolutions and discuss new strategies addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in the region. Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao, Philippines, with attending member Zontian Corinne Postrado Mamba, represents civil society organizations (CSOs) in the region. Its impactful campaign against gender-based violence is well-recognized by its partners in the government and private sectors.

Key highlights of the meeting included updates on gender-based violence cases provided by representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Justice (DOJ), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Offices (PSWDOs).

Among the key issues discussed were the establishment of temporary shelters for GBV survivors in first-class municipalities, localization of Republic Act 11930—the Anti-OSAEC and CSAEM Act—and promotion of the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) program within workplaces.

The committee also reported on recent accomplishments during the National Women’s Month celebration and finalized the schedule for its next meeting.

The session adjourned with members reaffirming the committee’s commitment to strengthening protective measures and advocacy for women and children’s welfare in the region.

The Zonta Club of Launceston Inc, Australia, has helped bring a bold new domestic violence awareness campaign to the streets, funding a message on a Metro bus that reads, “Prevent the violence, stop the hidden abuse.”

Unveiled in June and set to run on all Launceston routes for six months, the initiative was led by the Launceston White Ribbon Committee and made possible through the club’s donation, with design support from Lomond Arthur Design.

“This message reminds people that what we see is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Zonta president and White Ribbon chair Carol Fuller. “It sticks with you — even if you don’t read it closely.”

Amid rising national concern and statistics showing that over one-third of Australian men have used intimate partner violence, advocates say cultural norms, gender stereotypes and everyday sexism continue to fuel abuse that often goes unseen.

“We need everyone to recognize and call out harmful behaviors,” said White Ribbon member Sallyann Geale. “What you walk by is what you accept — and we can choose to stop doing that.”