Zonta Club encourages UP to participate in 16 Days of Activism

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – An international club needs your help to advocate for an end to violence against women.

Between 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 10 December Human Rights Day, Zonta International hosting 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence.

Marquette Zonta Club She encourages you to get involved by sharing your story on social media and letting people know you’re against domestic and gender-based violence.

“This idea that every time you post, every time you post, every time you chat, every time you inform someone, you are breaking the silence on violence against women,” said Marquette Club Member Lorena Donnellan.

Zonta Club Marquette Member Lucille Contois says you can also participate by displaying Zonta symbols like orange umbrellas and lanterns.

“The beacons are supposed to shed light on the problem for the community,” Contois said. “Umbrellas are there to represent safety, a safe space at home, and security. “This is about a safe society.”

You can donate to Zonta International and find resources to help you advocate for violence against women. Here.

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