The Zonta Club of Verden is once again taking part in numerous activities to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls on November 25th.

In order to send a common signal with the network against violence against women, the Zonta Club of Verden organized an “Orange Walk” for the second time, during which, items such as orange scarves or fairy lights are worn.

The “Orange Walk” began on Friday, November 24th, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Herrlichkeit and Große Str. and ended at Lugenstein with participation in a vigil organized by ver.di and the DGB. This year there was also a femicide in Verden.

The traditional charity film screening took place at Cine City on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 3 p.m. We showed the film “The Conductor”. As in 2022, various signals were set in orange. Zonta says NO banners are hung at numerous public institutions, police stations, schools, churches, law firms, shops and museums in the district. Wooden chairs or benches were painted in orange with a note on emergency numbers, shop windows and interiors were decorated with orange colored shoes on orange colored blankets and informational material.

They took part in the actions and showed the orange signals during the UN’s “16 days of Activism,” which ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.

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Residents would have noticed a splash of colour around Lake Macquarie at the moment.

But, behind the vibrant façade, is a strong message the Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle hopes will attract plenty of attention.

Members recently set up a very interesting yarn bombing display at the Rotunda, in Warners Bay, to acknowledge 16 Days of Activism from 25 November to 10 December.

It also ties in with the organisation’s biggest annual advocacy campaign Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women. 

Lake Macquarie City mayor Kay Fraser was on hand to officially kick-start the initiative, which included a “Spirit of the Lagoon” dance from Belmont High School students and several guest speakers.

“Council and Zonta worked closely for several months to achieve the striking tree wrapping,” she said.

“However, it’s all about gaining the community’s attention to the plight of domestic violence (DV).

“It is powerful yet sad to need to have such an event.”

Zonta vice-president Jill Maclachlan admitted the exhibit had already drawn much interest throughout the community.
“This is a first for the club,” she said.

“Members have been knitting and crocheting strips of yarn for some time.

“The exhibition’s a wonderful way to expose the tragic topic of domestic violence to locals and visitors alike.
“Many trees are decorated with orange flowers or hearts.

“Mainly because that colour symbolises a bright and optimistic future free from violence against women and girls.
“If only it were that easy.

“The display also creates great visibility for our club in the region as well as promoting the work of Zonta.

“We have a mask exhibit at the Belmont and Charlestown libraries, too, for the 16 Days of Activism.

“They represent the range of emotions women experience during DV.”

Source: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/zonta-yarn-bombers-add-a-splash-of-colour-at-warners-bay/

“Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” is championed by Zonta Clubs worldwide. The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley joins the annual awareness and educational campaign which takes place during the United Nations 16 days of Activism from Nov. 25 through Dec. 10.

In 2016, the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, in collaboration with the Domestic Violence Center, City of Santa Clarita and the local Sheriff’s Department, formed Zonta’s “SCV Red Dress Project” to raise awareness of domestic violence within the community by displaying red dresses and a red vest that represent individuals who have lost their lives through domestic violence. The display symbolizes the reality of domestic violence and the impact it has in our community. Standing together with Zonta and highlighting the SCV Red Dress Project campaign is the Assistance League Resale store located at 26045 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. From Nov. 25 – Dec. 10, customers will see red dresses hanging throughout the store and informational brochures will be available at the registers.

“Having meaningful conversations with community members, and forging partnerships with other local organizations raises awareness about the impact of domestic violence in our community,” said Nicole Miller, Zonta Club of SCV president. “With the club’s focus on ending gender-based violence, these connections send a strong message to the community that we stand together in saying no to violence against women!”

Globally, Zonta International’s ongoing efforts to end violence against women and girls are carried out through the Zonta’s International Service Program and Zonta’s partnerships with the United Nations. Zonta International established the “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign in Nov. 2012.

Currently, thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence. “Zonta envisions a world where no woman lives in fear of violence. Through the ‘Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women’ campaign, our members and allies stand together, uniting our voices to advocate for all those who have suffered gender-based violence,” said Ute Scholz, Zonta International president. “Zonta is needed now, more than ever, to continue its work to end violence and build a better world for women and girls.” To learn more about the worldwide campaign, please visit www.zontasaysno.com.

Zonta International (www.zonta.org) is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. More than 27,000 members in 62 countries work together to make gender equality a worldwide reality for women and girls.

To learn more about Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, go to www.scvzonta.org.

Source: https://scvnews.com/zonta-scv-joins-u-n-s-16-days-of-activism/

A pair of local groups have partnered to stand in solidarity and raise awareness about the violence and abuse women face around the world.

The Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women will be holding a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre in Chatham on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. to recognize November as Woman Abuse Prevention Month.

“We’re hoping that people understand that [violence against women] is not some sort of new or recent phenomenon,” said Karen Hunter, executive director of the Chatham-Kent Women’s Center and co-chair of the committee. “It’s time to start talking about it. It’s time to start recognizing that this is a really serious issue in our community as well.”

Following the flag raising at 12:15 p.m., committee members will join the Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent for the “Say No on the Bridge” rally on the Third Street Bridge. The aim of the demonstration is to inspire action against violence against women.

“Many times women are being attacked, sexually assaulted or brutalized in their own homes. We want people to recognize that this type of violence against women, against girls, against children, should not be tolerated anywhere, it has no place in our society,” said Hunter. “All of us have that responsibility to do something about it and we all need to take a stand and say that this needs to end.”

The rally is open to the public and those who attend are encouraged to bring signs with the slogan “Zonta Says No to Violence against Women” or any slogan that encompasses the idea.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in open discussions, learn about support resources, and actively participate in the movement to end violence against women.