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WALL OF Z’s for Zonta Club of Tuguegarao

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On the 10th day of the 16 Days of Activism of the Zonta Club of Tuguegarao dubbed as “A Day of Awareness” signals its strong campaign to END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.

As such, efforts like engaging students and letting them become allies in efforts to empower women and girls in our society is one of the crucial steps towards achieving gender equality.

So, President. Maria Olivia B. Pascual saw the opportunity to launch the ‘WALL OF Z’s” in 4 public high schools in the Municipality of Lal-lo headed by Mayor Florante “Anteng” Pascual in partnership with the Z-club of Lal-lo National High School.

WALL OF Z’s were created which echoes ZCT’s campaign to raise awareness of the global pandemic of women’s rights violations in line with Zonta International’s campaign. Proudly we serve the Zonta Way.

ZCT warmly appreciates all the Public Schools District Supervisor, School Principals, and Schools who participated:

– Lal-lo National High School

– Magapit National High School

– Logac National High School

– Cabayabasan National High School

By working together, ZCT believes to pave the way to uproot violence on women and girls!

Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County takes action against gender-based violence

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Our “Zonta Says No” activities begin in late October to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and then tie in to Zonta Says Not and the “16 Days.” This year we coordinated a collection of projects with our Z Club, and local community partners and our club members.

We began with our Boulder High School Pantherz Z Club which created a Silent Witness display in their school library to advocate against sexual assault and domestic violence. They trace large life-sized silhouettes on construction paper which then post a story of a victim killed by violence. These 20 plus silhouettes are on display in the school for a month along with materials about “Zonta Says No” and community victim resources.

A similar display was also created by students from Front Range Community College’s Feminist Club. Here the silhouettes (all with the Zonta Says No logo) were hung throughout the halls of the student center and support materials are provided. We then sponsored a 2-hour presentation by Dr Amy Bonomi, who presented the findings of her recently published book” Recantation and Domestic Violence: The Untold Story.” Co-authored with David Martin, the book illustrates the precise interpersonal dynamics of recantation in criminal cases in which felony-level abuse has occurred.

Finally, each year our club members join our criminal justice community to fund the Beth Haynes Memorial Award and participate in the selection process. As our District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Response team describes it:

“That great time of year again where we get to recognize and honor all the amazing work that our law enforcement partners do for the safety and dignity of domestic violence victims in our community. The Beth Haynes Award is given to a select individual among our law enforcement partners who has demonstrated excellent skills, commitment, and passion in addressing intimate partner violence as a significant public health issue.”

Officer Beth Haynes was shot and killed in 1994, upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute. This Award is funded by our club, honors her memory, and encourages continued awareness and response to this prolific public health challenge. We are honored to partner with The Boulder County Domestic Violence Task Force to recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in handling DV cases and protecting victims.

Finally, to have our voice heard in the community, our Advocacy Committee submitted a Guest Opinion entitled Guest opinion: Sheila King: This month, raise awareness to prevent domestic violence and this letter to the Editor Ranelle Randles: Help raise awareness about domestic violence in Colorado.

Zonta Club of Mitchell yarn bombs their community to say NO to violence against women

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Zonta Club of Mitchell, a small club of 9 women, combined with the local shire council, police, health services etc.

We are a Shire with a very high rate of family violence. As a club, we thought that family is supposed to be a safe and comforting environment, like a blanket, so we proposed to use yarn bombing with orange blankets to bring to the attention of the local community, the scourge that is family violence and the voice that is Zonta.

We spent several months, crocheting and knitting orange squares, rectangles etc and used our gathering times to put these together into large blankets to fit various trees in our shire. We selected prominent trees in each of the four major towns, sought permits and approval and yarn bombed at the start of the 16 days or activism.

Signs were attached that explained the role of Zonta, and that Zonta says no to violence. Zontians took part in the walk against family violence and at the conclusion of the walk, there was public address from a victim survivor of abuse and the final tree in Seymour was bombed.

Many people asked to be photographed in front of our tree. There were articles in the local newspaper, reports on local radio and social media. The yarn bombing was removed at the end of the 16 days.

Even as we were sewing the blankets around trees we had people stop and ask what was happening, asking about the role of Zonta and the 16 days of activism. There were many comments about the orange trees.

After we had removed the blankets, the shire council contacted us to ask if we would be prepared to wrap a couple of trees in the pop up family park that the shire had constructed for the Christmas and New Year period, so the message of Zonta and No to violence is still out there.

As stated, we are a very small club in a small rural community, and this event has brought the work of Zonta into the public view. We have had some welcome enquiries from women thinking of joining, and offers from others prepared to assist with our work.

Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast puts Advocacy in Action on the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Members of 8 Zonta Clubs in Area 1, District 24 joined members of the Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast in our annual ZONTA SAYS NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN walk across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Wearing bright orange and carrying posters that explained who we are and what we are advocating for, drew shouts of praise and applause from members of the public walking across the bridge or enjoying time at Milsons Point and The Rocks.

Zonta Club of Bangkok VII Says NO

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ZONTA SAY NO to Violence Against Women & Girls by Zonta Club of Bangkok 7 at Rajaprachanukrou58 Nonthaburi Province School on the 8th December 2023.

The campaign included arranging the public relations board to stop violence against women and girls for the 16 Days of Activism at Rajaprachanukrou58 Nonthaburi Province School.

The club stretched an orange strip of fabric around the school for teachers and students and all came together and themself wrote a campaign to “STOP”

The club held the orange flags parade of letters for STOP Sign campaigning. All participants from the Area Director team the Zonta Club of Bangkok 7 and the School.

They also invited Z Club #LPP1008 supported by ZCBKK7 participate the event.

The club held a Special Seminar: Who can reduce violent acts? Violence Content Story, love yourself Inspiration and Self Defense technic Demo.

The club also joined forces to show stop signs. Zonta Says No to violence against women and girls.

Zonta Club of New Rochelle celebrates the 16 days of activism

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Zonta Club of New Rochelle supported Zonta International’s Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women with 16 Days of Activism.

The club used its social media account to post local, national, and international statistics on the ways in which climate change, conflict, human trafficking, child marriage, laws against women’s rights, and intimate partner abuse contribute to violence against women worldwide.

Dressed in orange, club members concluded the final weekend with an awareness walk from City Hall to the high school.

Zonta Club of Fredericksburg, Texas partners with Grace Center for 16 Days Campaign

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The Zonta Club of Fredericksburg, TX (ZCF) is taking part in 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence—an international campaign that aims to inspire activism and end violence against women and girls around the world.

Local activities include a banner over Main Street, a display at the Girl Scout Cabin on the corner of Crocket and Austin, a service project to benefit domestic violence victims, and a celebration at the Schatze Haus Resale Boutique—which benefits the Grace Center—on Wednesday, 29 November from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Grace Center of Fredericksburg provides shelter, offers guidance, and schedules free and confidential services to empower those who have been impacted by domestic violence and seek to escape their abuser.

“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,” says Zonta International President Ute Scholz.

“Zonta is needed now, more than ever, to continue its work to end violence and build a better world for women and girls.” The 16 Days of Activism campaign begins 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends 10 December, International Human Rights Day.

Zonta International encourages its clubs to participate in advocacy efforts that focus on prevention, protection, and prosecution.

ZCF activities include:

• A “ZONTA SAYS NO” banner over Main Street at CrockeX Street and the Girl Scout Cabin display show off orange (the color for domestic violence awareness) and #16DaysofActivism information. The corner display also provides QR Codes for more information about the campaign and Zonta efforts.

• A service project to make 50 hygiene bags for The Grace Center. These bags are filled with a variety of basic toiletries to be offered to women entering The Grace Center aker fleeing a violent domestic event.

The 29 November reception at the Schatze Haus Resale Boutique brings attention to its great work to support the Grace Center.

Join us to learn more about domestic violence in our community and how these organizations work together to fight it.

ZCF president Elizabeth Wunderlich said, “the Grace Center gives hope by offering local domestic violence victims a place to seek shelter from their abuser.”

She added, “Supporting the Schatze Haus and the Grace Center is in perfect alignment with our Zonta mission and 16 Days of Activism. We encourage the community to join us on Wednesday to learn more about what this amazing organization is doing for our residents affected by violent trauma at the hands of a domestic partner.”

President Liz Wunderlich was able to get the word out on the local radio station with a Trish Dwyer-Morgan of KNAF interview about ZISVAW on Wednesday, 22 November.

Zonta Club of Makati and Environs joins Zonta Says NO Campaign

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Every November, we raise awareness for our advocacies through 16 Days of Activism.

This year, Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME), in partnership with the Makati Social Welfare Department, presented “16 Days of Activism: BABAE AKO, HINDI BABAE LANG” (I AM A WOMAN, I am NOT JUST a WOMAN) on 30 November at 1 pm at the University of Makati Auditorium.

The event commenced with a short film presentation depicting different types of Violence Against Women titled “EBAI…Babae Ka Hindi Babae Lang,” an advocacy film for women empowerment and a fight to end Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) written & directed by: Harvie C. Aquino, a joint Project of HCA Production and LGU Lingayen headed by Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil (GAD Chairperson) and Vice Mayor Judy De Leon Vargas-Quiocho (GAD Vice Chairperson).

The auditorium was filled with close to 300 participants, including Grade 11 and Grade 12 students from the University of Makati, women representatives from 33 barangays of Makati, and the Kababaihan’s organization from Taguig City.

Following the film, a riveting panel discussion took place. These panelists were thoughtfully selected to represent the key individuals and agencies that the public can turn to for assistance:

• Judge Elisa R. Sarmiento-Flores, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 71, Pasig City

• Judge Joe Ricuerdo P. Flores, Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 6, Tanauan City, Batangas

• Atty. Jefferson Gonzales, Senior Lawyer, Makati Public Attorney’s Office

• Ms. Jowie Advincula, RPm, RPsy, CSAP, Clinical Psychologist from the Ospital ng Makati (OSMAK)

• PCPT Jenibeth Artista, Officer-In-Charge, Women and Children Protection Desk

• Ms. Dulce G. Manansala, RSW, Social Welfare Officer II from the Makati Social Welfare Department

The thought-provoking film sparked a panel discussion that lasted over 1.5 hours. Numerous follow-up questions and consultations continued after the discussion, covering topics such as awareness, root causes, support systems, laws & policies, education & prevention, engaging men & boys in preventing VAWC (Violence Against Women and Children), and the media’s role in shaping perception and transforming these channels as a vehicle for change.

The main takeaways were loud and clear:

• Female Empowerment – “Babae Ako, Hindi Babae Lang” (I AM A WOMAN, I am NOT JUST a WOMAN)

• “Walang Over, Walang Under, Dapat Partner” (Women and Men can and must be equal partners)

• “Bawal Bastos Laws” (NO to Violence against Women and Children and VAWC laws simply mean NO to DISRESPECT)

There are key individuals, agencies, and departments one can run to for help. This event played a vital role in creating awareness, fostering dialogue, and inspiring positive change.

ZCME and its partners continue to make a significant impact by addressing these critical issues and encouraging a collective effort towards a safer, more just and equal society.

Zonta Club Herzogenaurach, Germany says NO to violence against women through facts, arts and information

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In August we started to photograph local VIPs on our orange bank and collected their statements against violence against women.

Posters were made of them and shared on social media. We decorated a shop window with posters of the statistics and information about were to find help.

On the promenade of our little river we hang out these facts and statements too. In addition, we hung up paintings of a local artist who works with traumatized women.

The event was announced in radio and the newspaper. A tv spot is being made afterwards.

On 25 November we handed out oranges in paper bags with the emergency phone numbers including information about the situation in Europe and worldwide. People had their photos taken with signs “Stop violence against women.“

Zonta Club of Hong Kong’s six Z CLUBS advocated to Say NO to Violence Against Women

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Zonta Club of Hong Kong’s six Z Clubs advocated to ‘Say No to Violence Against Women’ by creating and submitting digital posters that showcased a visual representation of the ‘Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women’ 16 days of Advocacy Campaign.

Some of the Z Clubs posted physical posters around their school, e-mailed them to fellow students and uploaded them to their respective educational platforms and Instagram accounts where students were encouraged to like and to share the post – all helping to inspire and spread the message.

The Z Club of St. Paul’s Convent School won the Zonta Club of Hong Kong’s ‘Zonta Says No Digital Poster Competition’. In this poster, the cruelty of the issue of domestic violence against women is highlighted through a monochromatic design.

Emphasis is placed on the severity of domestic violence as well as the urgency to spread awareness about this problem and protect women’s rights. The digital poster was promoted to the whole school via the school’s educational platform and is expected to reach at least 750 students and teachers.

The physical poster will be pinned next to the school’s main staircase where most all students and teachers will pass every day and will act as a frequent reminder to violence against women.

Together with our future leaders of tomorrow, say NO to violence against women!