International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed every year on May 23. It is an international holiday for gathering support and spreading awareness about obstetric fistula, a childbirth-related injury that majorly affects women in poor economic regions. Medically, it is described as a hole in the birth canal that occurs due to prolonged labor […]
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“Our Power, Our Planet”. Let’s Celebrate Earth Day!
Take a step towards a greener tomorrow. Every small effort makes a big difference! Happy Earth Day! The theme “Our Power, Our Planet” for Earth Day 2026 emphasizes the importance of community participation in sustaining environmental protections that affect the cost of living, public health, infrastructure reliability, and long-term stability. This theme is particularly impactful […]
Volunteer Recognition Day is observed every year on April 20.
Volunteer Recognition Day is observed every year on April 20. As the name suggests, it is a day to honor, recognize and celebrate the selfless individuals who volunteer their time and energy to help others and promote good causes. Volunteers do all this without expecting compensation or appreciation for their efforts and this is what […]
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 […]
April 2026 Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter includes a message from our President, Debbie Waltzer. Plus, info about our upcoming events and details about our last event…. just in case you missed it! And a little info about this month’s National Holidays that we honor and celebrate. Click the picture to view the newsletter
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. […]