Did you know that child marriage perpetuates cycles of poverty? Let girls be girls instead of wives. By not marrying young, girls are more likely to receive an education and economic opportunities that will help them to break the cycle of poverty.
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In the News: Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley recognize Zonta Says NO and Zonta’s Centennial Anniversary in one evening
The city of Santa Clarita recognized the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, District 9, and Zonta International during a City Council meeting.
On the evening, City Hall was lit in orange lights in recognition of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Day 5
Did you know that every 2 seconds, a girl gets married before the age of 18? Her education will discontinue. Her health will suffer. Even her children’s children will experience the ripple effect of her misfortune. 
Day 4
Did you know that child marriage takes place all over the world? It is more common than you may think and directly impacts millions of girls every year.
Day 3
Did you know that at least 117 countries allow child marriage? Give girls a brighter future; join us in saying NO to child marriage together with UNICEF UNICEF USA and UNFPA. Learn more about the project by visiting http://foundation.zonta.org/EndingChildMarriage.
Day 2
Did you know about the long-term effects of violence on girls who are forced to marry at a young age? Say NO to child marriage!
Day 1
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. From now through 10 December, Zontians worldwide will say NO to violence against women. Join us here.
Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin turns bridge orange to create awareness of gender-based violence
The Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin in Pennsylvania, USA, District 4, turned a bridge in Oil City orange to create awareness of the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.
Zonta Club of Petoskey Area says NO to violence with acts of kindness
The Zonta Club of Petoskey Area in Michigan, USA, District 15, asked its members to say no to violence by saying yes to kindness.
Members participated in the following acts of kindness:
- Made lasagna and took it to two local women’s organizations
- Took a meal to a woman recovering from surgery
- Packed treat bags with daughter and Girl Scout troop for Manna Project (the local food bank)
- Helped two women with pro-bono legal work
- Bought doughnuts for two people in line at a local bakery
- Bought lunch for someone who was having a busy day
- Helped Plunkett and Cooney law firm buy, serve and clean up at the First Presbyterian soup kitchen lunch
- Bought lunch for a cashier at a retail store
- Helped with Flowers for Friends, a local organization that takes flowers to people in the community and facilities to brighten their days (nursing homes, retirement communities, shelters, homebound individuals)
- Drove a woman with an intellectual disability to her job
- Purchased and took a plant to a woman who needed a boost.
- All members brought feminine hygiene items to donate to a local paper pantry.
Zonta Club of Colombo I raises awareness of gender-based violence on sightseeing tour bus
The Zonta Club of Colombo I, Sri Lanka, in District 25, held an interactive session with guests on board the Colombo City Tour Bus of Ebert Silva Holidays on 10 December.
The session raised awareness about Zonta’s initiatives to end gender-based violence and a Zona Says NO to Violence Against Women banner was displayed on the bus while it toured the city.
