Archive for November 2020
What You Can Do to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violation of human rights. Preventing and ending gender-based violence requires knowledge of the issues. What is the most prevalent form of gender-based violence where you live? What is being done to address the issue? Research gender-based violence in your local community, state/province or country,…
Read MoreThe “Shoe Display” – 16 Days of Activism
The “Shoe Display” was Zonta SCV’s first activity for 16 Days of Activism in 2014. Each pair of shoes represented a call made to the local sheriff’s office reporting instances of domestic violence. They were predominantly women’s and children’s shoes. The red shoes represented those who died as a result of domestic violence. The shoes…
Read MoreUNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage: Driving action to reach the girls at greatest risk
The girls at greatest risk of early marriage are often those hardest to reach. They come from poor families, marginalized groups or rural areas. They are also more likely to be out of school than their unmarried peers, robbed of the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Child marriage can lead to further isolation…
Read MoreZonta Says ‘No’ to Violence Against Women
Zonta International’s “16 days of Activism” is held annually from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Since 2016, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley has participated in the annual “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign in collaboration with the Child and Family Center. To bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence in our…
Read MoreZonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley To Host Annual ’16 Days Of Activism’
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita is set to host their annual “16 days of Activism” in efforts to prevent domestic violence and human trafficking, officials said Friday. This year the annual “16 days of Activism” is set to take place from Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. Since 2016, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley…
Read More16 Days of Activism, November 25 – December 10
In spite of the physical restrictions caused by Covid-19, Zonta SCV’s Advocacy Committee has continued to meet and find creative ways to advocate during the 16 Days of Activism and beyond. Plans are in place to provide community awareness through the Red Dress Project at locations that are open and provide good access such as…
Read MoreADVOCACY SERVICE UPDATE
The work of the Advocacy Committee is at the heart of Zonta SCV. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, they are finding ways to be of service to the community driven by our mission. The courts are reopened, so Court Advocacy has begun again. The Red Dress Project, which brings local awareness to domestic violence in…
Read MoreGolden Valley Z Club Installation
Zonta International believes that young women and men are important to achieving gender equality and ending violence against women and girls around the world. To improve the lives of women and girls globally now and for generations to come, we must invest in youth development and mentor young leaders for gender equality. On Monday, Nov…
Read MoreZonta Advocates
Take Action NOW! There are four topics: Ensure women have equal rights under the law Keep girls in school Prevent violence against women and girls globally Female genital mutilation This article will focus on the last point: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a human rights violation and a form of child abuse, gender discrimination…
Read MoreMember Spotlight – Darleen Lyons
In 1988, three Santa Clarita Zontians – Jami Kennedy, Pat Allen, and Barbara Cochran (then Stearns) – argued amongst themselves about which one would be given credit for bringing in a new and already respected new member, Darleen (then Determan) Lyons. Today, every member knows this amazing example of Zonta leadership as someone who is…
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