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Zonta International (ZI) Advocacy Zonta International (ZI) Advocacy DefinitionDefinition

Advocacy is the expression of support for or opposition to a cause, argument or proposal.

Advocacy may include influencing laws, legislation or attitudes.

Zonta advocacy is an action taken in “the public interest” or for “the greater good” with respect to advancing the status of women & girls & their human rights.

ZI Advocacy Policy HighlightsZI Advocacy Policy Highlights

1.ZI, districts, & clubs (We) are urged to express about & become involved in issues which:

• Improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health & professional status of women

• Promote justice & universal respect for human rights & fundamental freedoms

2.We are encouraged to support proposed legislation that advances the Objects & Resolutions of ZI, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women & the Millennium Development Goals & updates

ZI Advocacy Policy Highlights ZI Advocacy Policy Highlights

3. We may identify and cooperate with like-minded organizations or individuals

4. When hosting or sponsoring educational activities, present a well-balanced presentation of facts & viewpoints

5. We shall not advocate / endorse a political candidate or party, or any religion

We may endorse individuals for non-partisan positions

6. Only Board may express opinions on behalf of ZI

ZI Advocacy Policy Highlights ZI Advocacy Policy Highlights

7. Clubs may express their opinion on issues only as clubs, Districts only as districts

8. We may register protests concerning violations of human rights with the ZI UN Committee

9. We shall not otherwise express positions involving another country, except with prior approval of ZI President

• Individuals may express personal views, but must never attribute them to Zonta

Best of Class Advocacy from Melbourne,Best of Class Advocacy from Melbourne,2012 Governor’s Cup Winner2012 Governor’s Cup Winner

1.Human Trafficking (HT)Club has taken a leadership role in the Space Coast

Rescue and Restore Coalition (SCRRC) w/Zontian on the Board + additional attendees

Held 1-day Training for law enforcement, 1st responders & stakeholders• 75 attendees, incl. a State Representative • Trainers included FCAHT; FBI Special Agent,

SCRRC2nd training: St. Petersburg College FL Regional

Community Policing Institute

Best of Class Advocacy from Melbourne,Best of Class Advocacy from Melbourne,2012 Governor’s Cup Winner2012 Governor’s Cup Winner

1.Human Trafficking (HT)County Commissioners adopted resolution in support

of "all efforts to eradicate human trafficking" at the request of Zonta and the SCRRC

Attended Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Orlando to learn and share best practices

Newest Zontian is an attorney who will leading activities to involve attorneys in services for victims and training • Will provided certified continuing education credits

for attendees

More Highlights from MelbourneMore Highlights from Melbourne

Attend Govt. Affairs meetings at Chamber• Secured support for anti-HT

legislation, which became law Attended Congressman’s forum

to share Zonta's advocacy priorities

2.Support Serene Harbor domestic violence shelter

3.Advocacy chair monitors legislative activities on HT, ERA & other Zonta priorities including:• Reading and responding to draft legislation • Attending committee hearings

A 2012-2014 campaign to fight A 2012-2014 campaign to fight

violence against women violence against women

& enhance Zonta International’s & enhance Zonta International’s

credibility & visibilitycredibility & visibility

Part One until November 25, 2013 Part One until November 25, 2013

All Zontians are encouraged to take action on Violence Against Women & Girls (VAW)

Special section on www.zonta.org featuring:

•Local stories on VAW activities

•Suggestions for actions & advocacy

Clubs must prepare for November 25, 2013 & the subsequent “16 Days of Activism”

Part Two – November 25, 2013 Part Two – November 25, 2013

All clubs will take part in one common action, all members requested to wear orange

•UN chose orange to draw attention to VAW

•Ribbons will be available through ZI Store

Clubs are asked to visualize the reported number of victims of VAW in their community & stage a public / media event

Part Two – November 25, 2013 Part Two – November 25, 2013

On November 25, 2013 ZI will start taking part in “16 Days of Activism” – along with the UN international campaign

•Online pledge on ZI’s website & an online discussion dealing with VAW

17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”Part One

1. ZI is already working on VAW with ZISVAW projects, and has great stories about successes and ongoing efforts

• Inform your club about these • Involve a member who is particularly interested

to help prepare a report or a presentation using ZI resources:

www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/ZISVAWProgram.aspx

17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”2. Ask your District Chair of UN, or Advocacy &

Service to assist you, invite them to a meeting

3. Every story, every activity will be recognized, tell your story at www.zonta.org or www.facebook.com/ZontaInternational

4. If you do not have a club activities on VAW, schedule a meeting to concentrate on the topic

• Work with your club service & advocacy chair• ID who is working on VAW in your community

Tell them about Zonta’s activities – maybe they’re interested in working with us

Invite them to the meeting

17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”5. If you do not have a fundraising purpose take VAW

• Try to find strong partners within your community

6. Find out how many victims of VAW are registered in your community and who is working on that issue

• Let them inform you on a regular basis

7. Contact other Zonta clubs within your Area/District to compare results, coordinate actions

• Concentrate an Area meeting on VAW• Contact supporters in your community & get other

organizations to join as well

17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”8. Enter your project for consideration in the newly

created Zonta Service Recognition Award, category VAW

• Submitting only takes 10 minutes & opens the chance to be awarded a prize & to be recognized at the 2014 Convention

9. Find out more about 2012-2014 ZISVAW projects on the ZI website. Share with your club & community

10.Support ZISVAW by donating at www.zonta.org.

11.Make sure every Zontian in your club has an orange ribbon to wear

17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO” Get ready for November 25th, 2013

12.Prepare for a public/media event where the # of victims in your community will be visualized. Further suggestions will soon be available at www.zonta.org

13.Connect with Clubs & organizations in your community working on VAW; tell them about your activities, ZI activities!

14.Contact media at least 3-5 weeks before your event, explain your club & ZI VAS activities. Ask they be prepared for reporting on November 25. You may receive advice & support making your action even more powerful

17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”17 steps to Participate in “Zonta says NO”

November 25, 2013November 25, 2013

15.Wear an orange ribbon

16.Stage a public/media event

17.Zonta will start taking part in “16 Days of Activism” along with the UN international campaign

• There will be an online pledge offered on ZI’s website & an online discussion dealing with VAW

• Clubs are also invited take local actions within that “16 Days” in addition to the common action

• Invite every member of your club to be part of it

““Zonta says NO”Zonta says NO”Our combined voice will improve the lives of women & girls by:

•Highlighting the impact of VAW

•Mobilizing the community to say NO, it’s not okay

•Supporting initiatives that prevent VAW

•Helping those that have been subject to violence

““Zonta says NO”Zonta says NO”If you haven’t already, you’ll find out that

it’s really worthwhile to find & fight

VAW in your community.

WE can all make a difference by

drawing attention to VAW

Thank you for participating!

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