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A leading global organization of professionals Mission A leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy

Vision Women’s rights are recognized as human rights Every woman is able to achieve her full potential Women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men No woman lives in fear of violence

Guiding Principle Member Values Conviction, Commitment, Courage! Women’s rights are human rights, essential for the development of all peoples. Zonta International endorses the values expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Member Values Conviction, Commitment, Courage!

Conviction Zonta’s programs, projects and actions build a better world

Commitment We conduct business in an honest and trustworthy way to fulfill Zonta’s mission and reach Zonta’s vision, with respect and acknowledgment of members’ diversity

Courage We shall not rest until we achieve

Prevention of the Root Causes through Education Our impact Founded in 1919 Nearly 70 countries 30,000 committed members Founded in 1919, approximately 30,000 comited members in nearly 70 countries actively advocate for changes to laws, to cultural practices, and to prevailing attitudes that have resulted in gender inequality or have compromised women’s safety and security. Focus this biennium is the Prevention of Root Causes through education. 2014 – 2016 Prevention of the Root Causes through Education

Why Join ? Empower Become empowered

Zonta Empowers Women Members Participate in service projects that help women achieve their potential Advocate Zonta’s position on women’s issues locally and internationally Achieve greater impact internationally by combining our voices with like-minded organizations and the United Nations Work with government and community leaders who share common goals

Zonta Empowers You Members Unite with other members in world fellowship Connect with professionals globally who share the same passion to empower women Receive mentoring and leadership development organized at the local and international levels Discuss viewpoints and exchange ideas Grow as a dynamic leader in organizing projects and activities

We Focus on Projects That Matter Advocacy International Service Program Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Educational Programs and Awards

Advocacy – Zonta possess General Consultative Status at Participative Status at The Conference of NGOs Consultative Relationship to ECOSOC Member of Operational relations with

Advocacy Members also perform local advocacy in their communities

International Service Program Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia Towards an HIV-Free Generation in Rwanda Gender Responsive Schools in Vietnam

ZISVAW* Delaying Early Marriage in Niger Voices Against Violence in 12 countries (Japan, Korea, Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, India, USA, and Brazil) *Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women

Educational Programs and Awards Amelia Earhart Fellowship Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Young Women in Public Affairs Award Z- and Golden Z clubs

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