To raise awareness and provide support for victims of domestic violence, the Zonta Club Montevideo, Uruguay, launched a citywide poster campaign as part of the 16 Days of Activism.

Bright orange posters featuring Zonta’s logo and a helpline number were placed inside buses, ensuring the message reaches women in need throughout the community. Securing permission from bus companies also served to introduce Zonta’s mission and the goals of the campaign to a broader audience.

The Zonta Club of Frankfurt, USA, hosted its annual Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign kick-off at the historic county building, Old Stoney, marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism.

The event featured powerful presentations by Captain Brady Sorrells of the Frankfort Police Department, Sheriff Rich Kelly and Ericka Lee, Director of the YWCA of Greater Lafayette’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Program. They shared insights into the local impact of domestic violence, with Sheriff Kelly highlighting ongoing work on a 20-year-old cold case involving a domestic violence victim.

Mayor Judy Sheets issued an official proclamation declaring 25 November to 10 December as Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism, reinforcing the city’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence.

The event concluded with a solidarity walk around the building, followed by lunch at a local pizza restaurant, fostering fellowship and strengthening the community’s resolve to end violence against women and girls.

The Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Philippines, proudly joined the global Zonta Says NO campaign, part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. The campaign launch focused on advocacy, with the club installing advocacy banners across key community locations in partnership with local government units, schools and agencies like the PNP Regional Office and DepEd.

The club also attended flag rites at Cagayan National High School and Teacher’s Anna the Apple Tree School, amplifying their message through LED displays at high-traffic locations like Mall of Valley. A proclamation by Lal-lo Mayor Florante Pascual designating 25 November as Zonta Says NO Day further highlighted the campaign’s significance.

The club renewed its partnership with Cagayan State University and the Commission on Population Development Regional Office II to enhance education and advocacy efforts. Collaborations with schools, government agencies and community organizations aim to foster action and create safer spaces for women and girls.

The Zonta Club of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, partnered with women at the TWGHs Cease Crisis Centre to advance the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women advocacy campaign, launching the A2A Awareness to Action Program on 30 November.

The initiative focuses on supporting victims of violence staying at the Cease Crisis Centre, helping them rebuild confidence and reintegrate into society. The program also seeks to raise public awareness to prevent intergenerational violence and intimate partner abuse.

As part of the campaign, participants created a symbolic circle painting emphasizing the importance of communication, cooperation and creative solutions for fostering healthy family relationships. The artwork now hangs at the entrance of TWGHs TungPo, a youth-focused creative and innovative center in Hong Kong, where its message of “Say No to Violence” will reach hundreds of young people during the 16 Days of Activism.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, the Zonta Club of Dhaka III, Bangladesh, shared the compelling story of Tamanna, a young girl who endured the hardships of early child marriage and domestic abuse. Married at a young age, Tamanna faced torment from her husband and in-laws before being divorced, as her father—a struggling rickshaw puller—could not provide a dowry.

Her struggles continued in her second marriage, where her husband abandoned her while she was two months pregnant.

The club has stepped in to support Tamanna, offering financial assistance, healthcare and emotional guidance. Her story underscores the urgent need to address the challenges faced by women and girls, reinforcing the importance of the 16 Days of Activism and the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.

The Zonta Clubs of Ibadan I and II, Nigeria, joined forces to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a flag-off ceremony at the Zonta clubhouse and Alesheloye Market.

The event signified the start of the 16 Days of Activism. During the ceremony, club members emphasized the importance of the Zonta Says NO campaign, held one-on-one discussions with market traders and buyers and held an open-air broadcast.

The club called for collective action to SPEAK UP and say NO to violence. The club firmly believes violence is not confined to a small portion of a distant community; it surrounds us.