Posts Tagged ‘#16DaysofActivism’
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley members participated in a press conference with District 9, urging California to end child marriages.
Zonta District 9 press conference to end child marriage in California. Photo by Ashley Erikson. On Thursday, October 5th 2023, Zonta District 9 took to the steps of Burbank City Hall for a press conference, spreading awareness on their campaign to end child marriage in California. Child marriage is legal in 40 states, seven of…
Read MoreThe 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 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…
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