Posts by Darleen Lyons

  November was a BIG month for us! Zonta Club of SCV celebrated its 46th birthday on November 14th. And then, 11 days later, we launched our 16 Days of Activism. A “Zonta Says No” banner was prominently displayed on McBean Parkway at Sunset Hills Drive. We wore our orange shirts to signify Zonta’s “Orange the…

During the 16 Days of Activism, all Zonta clubs and districts are encouraged to take part in the “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign and to take local, national and international actions to influence the making and implementation of laws. The campaign also aims to change gender-based attitudes and behaviors so that we…

We believe in making the world a better place by empowering women and girls. Zonta stands for women’s rights. We advocate for equality, education, and an end to child marriage and all gender-based violence. Our club’s advocacy efforts brings awareness of these issues to the Santa Clarita Valley community and beyond. Gender-based violence includes psychological,…

Trafficking in persons is the acquisition of people by improper means such as force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them. Smuggling of migrants involves the procurement for financial or other material benefit of illegal entry of a person into a State of which that person is not a national or resident. Virtually…

Globally, 21% of girls are married before they turn 18, robbing them of their childhood. Each year, another 12 million girls under the age of 18 are married around the world. Child marriage is globally recognized as a harmful practice and a human rights violation. However, despite laws against it, the practice remains widespread and…

Issued on: October 1, 2020 All Americans deserve a life free from the threat of physical and psychological harm.  Tragically, far too many Americans are deprived of this right by perpetrators of domestic violence.  During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we offer our support to the victims and survivors of this unacceptable atrocity and reaffirm our…

OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS –  On July 30, Zonta International encourages its members throughout the world to promote activities to recognize the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in a resolution adopted in 2013. The day was established to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking…

Women and girls today are at an alarming risk of violence in almost every space—at school and work, in the home and community, and even online. All of these have physical, psychological and social consequences. Education has been shown to have a largely positive impact on reducing gender-based violence. Women with at least a secondary-level…

Zonta believes education has the power to save and improve the lives of women and girls, which leads to healthier families and stronger communities. Through our international service projects, Zonta International is working to end gender-based violence (GBV) and bring education to women and girls in 16 countries. How do we do this? We empower…

I say NO to Violence Against Women! I am greatly encouraged by the fact that even in such challenging times, Zonta has not backed down from our efforts to stand against gender-based violence. Even though our traditional advocacy actions may not take place this year, we cannot waver from our mission, especially now. As the…