Advocacy
Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women – Take the Pledge!
D15 joins with Zontians around the world in raising awareness and advocating for legislation that provides protection and support for victims and survivors. We join together in our focused world-wide annual campaign, 16 Days of Activism, which starts on Nov.25 through Dec. 10. Violence takes many forms, District 15 is proud of our partnership with the Michigan Anti-Trafficking Project (MAP).
What is Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation?
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Learn more about Zonta Says NO
Orange Lady ToolKit Available Here
District Advocacy
Human Trafficking
We are proud to be a partner with the Michigan Anti-Trafficking Project. Human Trafficking is one of our focus areas.
We are expecting new legislation to be introduced over the next few months addressing Human Trafficking in Michigan. Sign up for your MAP Advocacy Alerts now so you can take fast action when it arrives.
Zonta USA Caucus
The USA “Caucus”, a group of Zonta Districts with clubs in the USA, coordinating on aligned issues for political purposes. It is a place for clubs and districts in the US to align on key issues and provides a platform for coordinated advocacy actions within the US.
Zonta has more than 300 clubs in the USA over 40 states, divided into 15 districts.This caucus brings together like-minded individuals who share our mission to build a better world for women and girls.
As a reminder, check out Zonta International’s Statement on remaining steadfast in its mission to build a better world for women and girls, commitment to the sustainable development goals, and remaining steadfast with our partnerships and commitment for our UN international service projects. There are 3 (2025) statements to share with your Districts, Clubs, and Members.
https://www.zonta.org/Web/Web/
Check out the Current Bullentin, Highlights and much more!
Get signatures for the ERA, our goal is 1 million signatures. https://www.sign4era.org/
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ERA Updates
The Zonta USA Caucus continues to support the work being done to recognize ERA as the 28 th Amendment to the
Constitution. Go to the Zonta USA Caucus page and click on the ERA tab at the top. You will get information about the ERA
Action Toolkit and a link to ERA coalition.org.
Zonta Rose Day
On March 8th, Zonta recognizes International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day. We celebrate mighty women but also have an opportunity throughout the entire month to empower women and girls through service and advocacy. Take an advocacy action today and see the great advocacy opportunities you, your club, and your community can participate in every March.
