The Zonta Club of Naestved, Denmark, marked the 16 Days of Activism with a series of public exhibitions across the city, including an information booth at the town square on 29 November in collaboration with four local women’s clubs. Additional displays featuring informational materials and pamphlets were set up at the local library and train station to raise awareness about violence against women.
As part of the campaign, the club also illuminated a historic water tower in orange and decorated three female sculptures along the canal, as well as trees in a nearby park, creating a visible call for community action.
The Zonta Club of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, launched its Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women advocacy action in Japan. Standing by the port with their orange banner that symbolizes strength and hope, the club joined partners from different places to deliver a unified message to the world: Say NO to all forms of gender-based violence.
Through advocacy filming and meaningful exchanges in Japan, the club hopes to raise more awareness and encourage more people to join the movement for safety, equality and respect. The club declares they will spread the Zonta hope until every woman can live freely in a world without violence.
The Zonta Club of Isabela, Philippines, marked Day 11 of the 16 Days of Activism with a large-scale community initiative in Santiago City, partnering with the Rotary Club of Santiago City, and a strong coalition of allies, including the City Government of Santiago, Southern Isabela Medical Center (SIMC), the Golden Z Club of Northeastern College, Rotaract, and Xentro Mall for a full-day legal and medical symposium and outreach event.
The program featured expert legal and medical forums on major issues affecting women and youth, including an overview of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act by Zonta Club of Isabela President Jennifer S. Loveria and a discussion on the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act by Retired Judge Lornabeth Ucol. Medical specialists from the Southern Isabela Medical Center addressed the causes and impacts of teenage pregnancy, offering insights to help protect and empower young women.
City Councilors Russel Ponce and Dr. Carlo De Luna delivered welcome messages, reinforcing legislative support for community-based advocacy. The event also included a siopao-making demonstration and the distribution of livelihood kits to 50 beneficiaries, equipping women with practical skills and tools to pursue economic independence.
As part of this global campaign, Zonta Club Dhaka IV, Bangladesh, organized an advocacy session at Hazrat Shah Ali Girls College, Mirpur.
President Naheed Shaheen addressed the students on child marriage and its harmful consequences. Young professional Zontian Uditi Lusbun, along with Past Club President Nazma Islam, spoke on cyberbullying and digital violence, encouraging students to take proactive measures for online safety.
The club reached more than 300 students and staff, inspiring them to build a safer, more conscious digital community.
The club extends a heartfelt thank you to Zontian and Principal Rana Ferdaus for hosting them.
By engaging with local seniors and promoting the Zonta Says NO To Violence Against Women campaign, the Zonta Club of Hualien, Taiwan, empowers local elders to bravely say NO to violence.
Click on the video below to learn more about the club’s initiative.
On 15 November, the Zonta Club of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, hosted a joint Installation Ceremony for six Z clubs at True Light Girls’ College. The event brought together more than 145 participants, including Zontians, teacher advisers and Z Club members, in a celebration of leadership, service and advocacy.
Following the ceremony, attendees joined the launch of the Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women campaign through a powerful and symbolic activity. Each participant received an orange visor and an orange paper flower cut-out. On their flower, they wrote their name and added words or drawings to express their support for the campaign.
These flowers were then affixed to a large advocacy board bearing the message: “Z Clubs Say No to Violence Against Women.”
The board became a striking visual statement of solidarity, representing the unity and commitment of Z Clubs in Hong Kong to end violence against women and girls.
The Zonta Club of Bielefeld, Germany, stuck 1-meter floor stickers and 60-cm window stickers throughout our city and across the country. They cooperated with restaurants, shops, local institutions and corporations to advocate for the elimination of violence.
The club’s public displays gained radio and television coverage.
The Zonta Club of Isabela, Philippines, is committed to the 16 Days of Activism. While heavy rains delayed the installation of their Zonta Says NO banner from Day 1, their resolve never wavered. Today, the club is proud to flood the Province of Isabela with a visible message.
the club stand in resolute solidarity with Zonta International and government partners in the inspiring call to #OrangeTheWorld. Orange is the color of optimism—the bright, unwavering symbol of a future entirely free from the shadow of violence against women and girls.
This is more than a launch; it is a public commitment.
A Dual Front of Advocacy: Ilagan and Naguilian
The club is now reaching residents on two strategic fronts, making the campaign impossible to miss:
THE MONUMENTAL DECLARATION (Province of Isabela): Our massive “Zonta Says NO!” orange tarpaulin is proudly erected in a strategic heart infront of the Capitol and Provincial Safety Office. This action aligns with its mandate to protect women and children wherever they are, reinforces public awareness, and underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding communities from gender-based violence.
THE DIGITAL REACH (Naguilian): We are thrilled to announce that the #OrangeTheWorld message is also running on the LED Display in Naguilian! This ensures our vital advocacy reaches a broader, dynamic audience across a major thoroughfare.
This is the club’s monumental declaration and rallying cry against violence.
The message is clear to every resident and traveler of the Province of Isabela: “VIOLENCE HAS NO PLACE HERE. Not in our homes. Not in our streets. Not in our province.”
The club urges every resident and traveler of the Province of Isabela: Stop. Look. Let the gravity of this message resonate every time you pass by. Let it be a reminder that silence perpetuates abuse.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT: You Are Our Ally
Violence against women and girls is a fundamental human rights violation that cripples communities and diminishes us all. While Zontians lead, every single person is needed to win this fight!
ACTIVATE YOUR VOICE (SPEAK UP): If you witness injustice or abuse, say NO. Challenge the jokes, dismantle the unequal norms, and reject any form of abusive behavior. Your silence is agreement; your voice is change.
FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY: The 16 Days are packed with action. Stay tuned to this page for essential updates on our Capitol event, educational activities, and powerful stories of resilience from survivors who inspire our work.
WEAR THE PROMISE: Show your visible support! Wear orange today and throughout the campaign (Nov 25 – Dec 10). Let our streets turn orange with hope. Join us in making Isabela not just a province, but a sanctuary—a safer, more equitable, and thriving place for all women and girls. Let’s make this orange vision a reality, one courageous act at a time.
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Library displays
Library displays
The Zonta Club of Hiidenvesi, Finland, carried out its Zonta Says NO campaign across multiple channels to raise awareness of dating violence and support safer relationships for young people.
The club held two library exhibitions that shared information about dating violence and Zonta activities and displayed related literature.
A creative highlight of the campaign was the Orange Zonta Stones initiative, where numbered orange stones were hidden around the community and used as raffle entries—an engaging way to spark curiosity and encourage participation. The campaign received strong visibility on local online platforms through regular updates and winner announcements.
On social media, the club shared practical guidance on how to recognize dating violence and how to support victims of intimate partner violence. The message also reached print media readers through an article published in a local newspaper. Their goal was to show how common violence can be even in young people’s first relationships. The club especially wanted to encourage friends, parents, and all adults to recognize the warning signs, step in when needed, and stand alongside young people as sources of support. This is a perfect time to intervene and change the course of action for future generations.
Katia Graziosi is the daughter of Anna Zucchini, one of the women arrested on 8 March 1955, for distributing mimosa flowers on International Women’s Day. At the time, Katia was 8 years old, and her memories of her mother’s imprisonment are still vivid in her memory.
The Zonta Club of Bologna Due Torri, Italy, collaborated with Katia to tell her story and fight against violence.
In 2025, “MIMOSE,” Anna Zucchini’s prison memoirs, was published.
Katia also contributed to “Fuori dall’Ombra” (Out of the Shadow), a symbolic book of UDI (Italian Women’s Union). The book was written to recount the experience of the women’s workshops organized by UDI volunteers inside the Dozza women’s prison in Bologna. Katia organizes and coordinates numerous anti-violence support centers in Bologna and the surrounding province, helping women who have lost everything, including with reintegration into the workforce.
*This article was translated into English using Google Translate.”
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