April is sexual assault awareness month, which is an annual campaign that has provided awareness for the last 25 years. April focuses on organizations that helps with prevention, supports survivors and educates in the fight against sexual violence. This year ‘s theme is “25 years stronger: looking back, moving forward.” We would like to share […]
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Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse
Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse is observed every year on April 11 to raise awareness of sexual abuse perpetrated on children and to build a strong community to end it. The day was started by The Innocence Revolution, an organization that has been combating sexual abuse worldwide and was founded by Jill Starishevksy […]
National Girl Me Too Day
National Girl Me Too Day is observed on April 7 each year. The day celebrates the strength and endurance of women of all ages and the progress that they have made together. Every woman can be a source of inspiration – neighbors, shopkeepers, sisters, even strangers. The women in our lives inspire us to be […]
International Women’s Day
The Zonta Riverside Club had their first, Join Me For A Cup of Coffee Or Tea, on March 8 at the Casa Blanca Library for International Womens Day! The Zonta Riverside Club had their first, Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea, on March 8 at the Casa Blanca Library for IWD. On […]
Why do we mark International Days?
International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. […]