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Organized May, 1951
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Zonta International is a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions
working together to advance the status of women.
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Legislative Awareness and Advocacy
In April 2009, club members participated in the Take Back the Night event,
which was sponsored by the University of Wyoming. This event entailed a
candlelight vigil and demonstration of support for women.
Court Watch Program. Several Zontians participated in this new community
program in May and June. Zontians were invited to attend courtroom hearings
for domestic violence and rape cases. Participants felt that their silent
support really made a difference in the outcome of the cases. This program
was initiated by SAFE.
ZISVAW: Zonta International Strategies to Eradicate
Violence Against Women and Children
For 50 years Zonta International, in partnership with the United Nations,
has focused on recognizing women's rights. Zonta International held a
summit to determine the causes, costs and consequences of, and possible
solutions to, issues surrounding violence against women.
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© 2001-2009 Zonta International
Last revision date: September 24, 2009
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