Empowering women and girls in local communities The Zonta community is a global network that connects hundreds of clubs, thousands of members and millions of people positively affected by our efforts. In addition to Zonta International’s service projects, our more than 1,100 Zonta clubs and over 400 Z clubs and Golden Z clubs are making an impact in their communities through their own service and advocacy projects. In the last year, we have seen several themes emerge in our clubs’ activities, including gender-based violence, education and COVID-19 responses.
Ending violence against women Several clubs in the United States recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. The University of Jamestown Golden Z Club held a “Wear Teal Day” on 6 April to support gender-based violence survivors. On Denim Day, 28 April, the Zonta Clubs of Hilo and Kauai each partnered with their local governments and other organizations to increase awareness of sexual violence and encouraged Hawaii residents to join them in wearing jeans in solidarity with survivors of gender-based violence. The Zonta Club of Fort Collins also celebrated Denim Day, partnering with organizations to help spread the word.
Zonta Club of Fort Collins
In Hong Kong, Zonta clubs are partnering to advocate for legal reforms on sexual offenses, as current laws have been in place for more than 60 years and do not reflect the current realities of sexual harassment that takes place online. The clubs submitted their views and considerations of multiple consultation papers, urging their government and justice department to implement necessary legal reforms. In addition to these advocacy efforts, the Zonta Club of Kowloon collaborated with Harmony House Limited, the first non-governmental organization in Hong Kong committed to ending domestic violence. Club members donated care packages for families at women’s
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