Zontians on the forefront of advocacy on climate change and Ukraine during CSW “Women belong in all the places decisions are being made.”—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg With the pandemic again preventing the in-person Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), Zontians and gender advocates from around the world lived the words of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and connected virtually for the second year in a row to ensure their voices were heard. While the CSW has always been a great opportunity for Zonta members to get together in person, learn about the most pressing issues facing women and girls globally and become stronger advocates, the virtual format also has its benefits. Zonta members from around the world, many of whom were not able to attend the CSW in person before, joined tens of thousands of champions for gender equality online for the two-week session. The Zonta voice was heard loud and clear at this year’s CSW, thanks to the collective participation of hundreds of Zonta club and individual members and events featuring Zonta International and Zonta districts from Australia, Taiwan and the United States.
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THE ZONTIAN • MAY 2022
