Building a Better World for Women and Girls

Zonta International is a key tenet of the Zonta Club of Anchorage’s efforts to advance the status of women.  Zonta International recommends action in accordance with the objectives of Zonta International to improve the status of women and to promote legislative awareness, advocacy and equal rights.

Choose Respect March

Zonta Club of Anchorage has been hosting the Choose Respect march in Anchorage since 2010. We support AWAIC and STAR in our philanthropic endeavors and they, along with many other community groups, join in the march.  We welcome everyone who shares the vision of respect for all.

The Choose Respect marches and rallies around Alaska raise awareness of our state’s epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault. Together we can offer compassion to victims and survivors, and foster a dialogue that allows fellow Alaskans to speak out. According to the Alaska Victimization Survey of 2020, 57.7% of women in Alaska have experienced Intimate partner violence, sexual violence or both. 

Advocacy Days

  • March 8 – International Women’s Day
  • September 8 – International Literacy Day
  • September 21 – International Day of Peace
  • October 1 – International Day of Rural Women
  • October 17 – International Day of Eradication of Poverty
  • October 24 – United Nations Day
  • November 25 – December 10 – 16 Days of Activism
  • December 1 – World Aids Day
  • December 2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery/Suppression of the Traffic in Persons
  • December 10 – International Human Rights Day

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 

ELIMINATING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 
The Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign is a platform throughout the year for Zontians to speak up to promote the human rights of women and girls and end gender-based violence. This campaign is highlighted during the 16 Days of Activism between 25 November and 10 December.
CLIMATE JUSTICE 
The Zonta Says NOW to Gender-Equal Climate Action campaign focuses on how climate change is increasing gender inequality. This campaign advocates to end the gender-related consequences of climate change. 
WOMEN IN DECISION-MAKING 
Zonta advocates for women to have a seat at the decision-making tables to ensure that women’s voices are heard on local, national and international issues affecting their lives, livelihoods and the environment.
EDUCATION EQUALITY 
Zonta advocates for the right of every girl to education. Our work to end child marriage improves access to education for girls. Zonta’s scholarships and awards encourage and expand opportunities for women and girls in aerospace engineering and space sciences, business management and business leadership, STEM fields, and  public service.

 

Statistics on Sexual Assault can be found here: