Eliminating violence against women is the focus of Zonta’s upcoming 16-days of activism that will see Zonta Orange Ladies in key locations around the Northern Rivers.
You will find them in libraries, sports centres, cafes and elsewhere. From November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women the Zonta Orange Ladies will be in the region for 16 Days of ‘Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ that will wrap up on Human Rights Day observed on December 10.
‘It is an awareness raising campaign for our region,’ says President of the Zonta Club of Northern Rivers, Bobbi Crane.
‘Violence against women is the most pervasive human rights violation around the world. There is more proof than ever that violence against women and girls is preventable. The bright Orange Lady is the global symbol for Zonta’s anti violence message.’
The ‘ZONTA SAYS NO’ banner on display in Ballina throughout the 16 days of activism.
Zonta International is an organisation which helps ‘Build a Better World for Women and Girls’. We are committed to providing life-changing opportunities for women and girls through international and local service. Zonta has helped in 66 countries to: improve women’s health; provide better economic and educational opportunities; and campaign against gender-based violence.
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