Today marked a significant milestone in California’s legislative efforts to protect minors from harmful practices. Assembly Bill 1267, aimed at prohibiting marriage for anyone under the age of 18 without exception, passed the California State Senate with a unanimous 38-0 vote. AB 1267 closes existing legal loopholes that have allowed minors to marry with parental consent and […]
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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, […]
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 […]
The Soap Project, Find Your Voice
Debbie Waltzer, President of the Zonta Club of Riverside, led an inspiring event on May 30th to introduce the club’s latest initiative — the Soap Project. With her signature warmth and passion, Debbie welcomed community members, advocates, and local leaders, setting the tone for an evening dedicated to awareness and action. The Soap Project is […]
i-5 Freedom Network Presents Human Trafficking
On May 30th, the Zonta Club of Riverside had the privilege of hosting Stacey from the i-5 Freedom Network for an impactful presentation on human trafficking and the Hotel for Heroes initiative. Stacey’s talk was both eye-opening and deeply moving, shedding light on the hidden realities of trafficking that often occur in plain sight, including […]
The REDress Project, a living memorial for that honors and celebrates MMIW
The REDress Project is a public art installation created by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010 (with its first major exhibition in 2011) to raise awareness about the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis in Canada and the United States. It has since become a global symbol of remembrance, resilience, and justice for Indigenous […]
Denim Day, “Wear Denim and Raise Awareness!”
On Denim Day, which takes place on the last Wednesday in April — April 29 this year — we stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and victims. Celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1992 in Italy, an […]
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 […]
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 […]