Archive for November 2021
The Color Orange
Why Orange? Every color has a meaning, and the color orange is no different. So, why is the color orange so important to women and to Zonta? The color orange symbolizes energy, fire, danger, a brighter future, and free of violence. It also serves as a means of demonstrating your solidarity in eliminating all forms…
Read MoreZonta receives Proclamation from City of Santa Clarita
Thirty-five percent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence. As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence—an international campaign that aims to inspire action and end violence against women and girls around the world—the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley along with members…
Read MoreInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Did you know? Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence. Women and girls are disproportionately subjected to violence, including femicide, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, trafficking, and harmful practices. Women’s…
Read More16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10, Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues each year by the…
Read MoreWorld Children’s Day
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day. It is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare. On December 14, 1954, the General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children’s Day, to be observed as a day of…
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