For the third year in a row, the Zonta Club of Halifax, Canada, lit up the historic Peggys Cove lighthouse in orange.
Peggys Cove lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in the world.
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Zonta Club of Milano Sant’Ambrogio holds “Beyond Violences … Values” workshop
On 25 November, the Zonta Club of Milano Sant’Ambrogio, Italy, coordinated with the Milanese Women Council by CAP Group, a major water utility in Lombardy, to hold the “Beyond Violences … Values” workshop.
The club presented exhibits and powerful speeches during the workshop in the presence of local authorities, managers and representatives of the employees within the Italian water utilities.
Zonta Club of Kowloon encourages victims of gender-based violence seek help
Realizing that updated statistical data on violence is severely lacking in Hong Kong and globally, the Zonta Club of Kowloon sponsored the ‘Hong Kong Women’s Experience of Violence 2021’ research. Scientific research on domestic and sexual violence is needed now more than ever.
Findings from the research revealed that 75% of the women experiencing serious sexual violence “do not react” to the abuse, while around 40% of victims do not seek help. The club’s communications with non-governmental organizations in the industry also showed that women endure violence for a long time before they seek help, which is an average of three to four years.
To encourage victims to come forward, the club arranged three advertorials on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The posters will include statistics from their finding and information on three women’s helplines that will provide one-stop support, including advice on legal protection and emotional support and accompany the victim throughout the entire help-seeking process. The club released the ads on three big local media: South China Morning Post’s Facebook news, Ming Pao Daily and Sing Tao Daily.
The club strongly encourages victims to seek help. As societal values in Hong Kong are changing, family violence should be considered wrongdoings.
Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast walks in orange at the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast, Australia, walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge wearing orange in recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. By raising awareness of this issue, they hope no woman or girl lives in fear of violence.
The club collaborated on the event with WanderSafe – Travel Safer, which aims to democratize safety for women and vulnerable people. It was a great day to share our message with members of the public!
Zonta Club of Houston creates 16 signs for the 16 Days of Activism
To maximize the amount of exposure the Zonta Says NO campaign can generate and create a bigger impact, the Zonta Club of Houston, USA, made 16 signs for each day of the 16 Days of Activism, with a club member sponsoring one. A sign will be posted once a day with a quote or statistic about gender-based violence.
To see the signs, visit the club’s Facebook page.
Zonta Club of Vienna I adds Zonta Says NO ads in public transport
With more than 2.6 million users daily, the Zonta Club of Vienna I, Austria, created Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women ads for all public transportation vehicles.
Every 15 minutes, the ad will pop up to tell the commuters a statistic about gender-based violence.
Visit this link to see the ads the club has created.
Zonta Club of Tokyo I spreads awareness of the Orange Movement
To raise awareness about the 16 Days of Activism and the crucial work Zonta members do during the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign, the Zonta Club of Tokyo I, Japan, is planning on holding a holiday charity party. All funds from the party will be donated to the campaign.
To get ready for it, club members went into the busy streets and passed out flyers explaining the Orange the World movement.
Bulgaria Zonta clubs unite to Say NO to Violence Against Women with a dance celebration
On 25 November, the world turned orange during the global “Orange the world” initiative to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
In Bulgaria, Zonta clubs in the cities of Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, Burgas, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo and Ruse actively participated in various initiatives and all united around the same initiative under the title “In the rhythm of dance and holding hands – ZONTA says NO to violence against women and girls.”
Various dance ensembles and citizens took part in the flash mob to express their protest through the power of Bulgarian folk dance and to declare their categorical “NO to violence against women and girls.”
The clubs called on the attendees of the flash mob and all people in the country of Bulgaria to be active, uncompromising defenders of the right of every woman to live in a better world—a world without violence. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, the participants showed their commitment to the cause through their talent.
All clubs in District 30 Area 5 will say “NO to violence” through different activities planned within the16 days of the campaign.
The campaign received great media and press coverage within the country.
Read more at: https://www.zonta-area05d30.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/Area05District30ZontaInternational
Zonta Club of Christchurch South hosts 20th annual Zonta Says NO Breakfast
Last week, the Zonta Club of Christchurch South, New Zealand, held its 20th annual Zonta Says NO Breakfast.
Dressed in orange, club members welcomed their 100 guests, including special guests such as their city’s mayor, his wife and District Governor Phillippa Jacobs Lory. Some Avonside Girls’ High School Z Club members and the Rotary Sunshine Club supported the event.
The club sold raffles to fundraise and invited Celine Donovan to speak about domestic violence and how the community can respond.
Zonta Club of New Territories kicks off Zonta Says NO during their 40th club anniversary
The Zonta Club of New Territories, Hong Kong, kicked off the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign at their 40th club anniversary celebration event.
Club members and guests gathered to show off their orange and raise awareness of gender-based violence.
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