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The Zonta International Board recently came together from around the world for a three-day in-person meeting at Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL, USA, where we engaged in meaningful discussions about our future initiatives and the path ahead for Zonta. It was inspiring to collaborate and strategize on ways to further our mission, and I am excited to see how our clubs bring these plans to life throughout the biennium.
Watch the video below for a special message from the Board to Zontians worldwide.
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Items to cover in your next club meeting or newsletter
Looking ahead, these are a few items you may wish to discuss with
your club:
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2023-2024 Zonta Foundation for Women Annual Report The 2023-2024 Zonta Foundation for Women Annual Report is now available! Explore the impact of your support and Zonta’s global initiatives. Click here to read the full report.
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Aerospace Advancements in Your Daily Life webinar Did you miss the Amelia Earhart Month webinar? Discover how Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellows are shaping the aerospace industry and impacting our daily lives with their groundbreaking work! Click here to watch the webinar.
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Are you and your club receiving Zonta-related emails? Check to see if your club's contact information is up-to-date and that you are subscribed to receive important emails from [email protected] and [email protected].
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International Women's Day: Celebrating history and advocating for the future
This International Women’s Day, 8 March, stand alongside pioneering Zontians who have made history and inspired change through their advocacy actions. Celebrate your Zonta journey and share the advocacy actions you have taken to build a better world for women and girls.
We will be posting meaningful moments of Zonta advocacy throughout the day and encourage you and your members to share how you have made an impact through your own actions at a local, national or international level. More information will be released soon - check your inbox!
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Countdown to CSW69/Beijing+30: One month to go!
Mark your calendars: 10–21 March
As we prepare for this important event, here’s how you and your members can get involved:
1. Participate in CSW69
Attend in person or virtually to explore opportunities for impactful advocacy, amplify human rights, engage in dynamic discussions and connect with Zontians and like-minded individuals from around the globe. For more details, visit the CSW webpage.
2. Stay Connected
Sign up to receive updates and communications from Zonta International about CSW69.
3. Join a Conversation Circle
Don’t miss your chance—only three Conversation Circles with Zonta UN Chair Pamela Morgan until CSW69! Join a session to engage in meaningful dialogue and share your perspectives. The final Conversation Circle before CSW69 will focus on the Girl Child and is scheduled for 19 February and will feature both English and French conversations.
4. Host a Virtual Parallel Event
Submit your application to host a Virtual Parallel Event by 21 February.
5. Attend Orientation
All Zonta members who are participating in CSW69, both in-person and virtually, are invited to join the CSW Orientation on Monday, 24 February. Register today.
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Take Action for Gender-Equal Climate Justice NOW
The time to act is now! With Earth Day approaching on 22 April, how will your club address how women are affected by climate change? Plans and activities to champion climate action and drive change in your community will be announced soon.
Virtual Art Gallery Submissions
Express your commitment to gender-equal climate action through art! Submit your work to our Virtual Art Gallery by 28 February to inspire others to take action..
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Advocacy Webinar Series: A Closer Look at Zonta Says NOW
Zonta Says NOW to Gender-Equal Climate Action is a movement focused on climate justice at international, national and local levels. Wondering how this initiative aligns with Zonta International’s Strategic Plan and biennial goals? Click here to register for a panel on 25 February for a discussion with the Zonta Says NOW Working Group to learn more
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Zonta Foundation for Women's 40th Anniversary Giving campaign
This year’s Rose Day fundraising campaign will be replaced by a special campaign celebrating the Foundation’s 40th anniversary. The campaign will run from 17 March through 18 April. More information will be announced soon. Watch your inbox for more information!
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Click the button above to donate.
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Email signature of the month
Show your Zonta Spirit by using this signature for Zonta-related emails.
1 February- 31 March: Zonta joins the global community in promoting gender equity. Learn more at www.zonta.org/csw
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Congratulations to our club anniversaries this month:
Zonta Club of Bangor, USA, District 1
Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada, District 2
Zonta Club of Riverside, USA, District 9
95th anniversary
We applaud your efforts in advocating for the women and girls in your community and beyond. To see which other clubs are celebrating a milestone anniversary, visit Zonta News.
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Shoutout to the Zonta Club of Rome I, Italy, for organizing a fundraiser showcasing handcrafted items and generous donations in support of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund.
Thank you to all the clubs who have shared their stories! To see which other clubs made a world of difference last month, visit our Instagram page.
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Join Zonta International in welcoming our newest club, the Zonta Club of Nairobi, District 18, Kenya – our first Zonta club in Kenya.
Shoutout to the sponsoring club, Zonta Club of Lome!
We look forward to seeing how the new club will embrace Zonta's mission and values in building a better world for women and girls.
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Meet January's Remarkable Woman!
Meet Joanna Maranhão. Joanna Maranhão is a Brazilian Olympian, survivor, advocate and researcher.
As a network coordinator at the Sport and Rights Alliance, Joanna is responsible for fostering global connection, collaboration and mobilization between athletes and allies impacted by abuse in sport. Previously, Joanna led the campaign to expand Brazil's statutes of limitation to allow survivors of child sexual abuse more time to report and seek justice, succeeding in establishing a new law that bears her name, the Joanna Maranhão Law.
Listen to Joanna's episode on the go
Youtube |Spotify | Bio
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Zonta responds to wildfires in California
Our hearts are with our fellow Zontians in California and the communities they call home as they recover from the devastating recent fires. Click here to read the full article.
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Important Dates
Bookmark our events page to know when important dates and events are coming up.
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This Leadership Update has been distributed to club presidents and treasurers with a copy to
the district board members, foundation ambassadors, international committees,
Past International Presidents and the Zonta International Board.
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