Tag: advocacy

Be Kind to Humankind Week August 25–31

Be Kind to Humankind Week, observed annually from August 25–31, is a global call to action for compassion, generosity, and empathy. Founded in 1988 by Lorraine Jara, the week encourages people to make kindness a daily habit—whether through small gestures like offering a smile or larger acts such as volunteering and advocacy. Each day carries […]

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19 to honor humanitarian workers and raise awareness about the urgent needs of people affected by crises worldwide. It was first commemorated in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly, following the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad that killed 22 aid workers, including […]

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30

Each year, Zonta International observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. Another year has gone by since the last World Day and again, thousands of victims have fallen into the hands of traffickers. Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking and migrant smuggling, either as a country of origin, […]

The Zonta Club of Riverside’s The SOAP Project

Today, the Zonta Club of Riverside carried out a heartfelt and impactful community outreach as part of The SOAP Project, an initiative dedicated to combating human trafficking. Volunteers gathered early in the morning to prepare hundreds of bars of soap, each discreetly labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number and a short message offering […]

Enough is Enough

Stop Violence Against Women…Zonta Says NO!!! Every woman and girl has a fundamental human right to live without the fear of fear or violence. Yet, statistics show that nearly one in three women globally will face physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. This reality dictates that enough is enough. To end this crisis, society […]

Rainn Day, a day which we celebrate the organization that helps survivors and educates communities on prevention on Rape, Abuse & Incest.

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 […]