March 8th, 2011
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social
achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like
China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a
national holiday. The 1st
International Women's Day was in 1911.
Zonta
International
Service & Advocacy
Zonta International is involved with the UN through UNIFEM, UNICEF,
and UNFPA. Zonta International
Legislative Awareness and Advocacy
and
United Nations
Committees, in particular, engage in advocacy
action at the international level and alert members to opportunities
for advocacy at the District and Club levels.
Position Paper
on Improving the Access to Women and Girls to
Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education.
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ADVOCACY
Human Trafficking (HT)
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
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SERVICE
Susan M. Pridmore
Home
The Susan M.
Pridmore Home is a Salvation Army sponsored place for homeless Women
and their Children.
This project
provides monthly classes to the residents on various topics,
counseling on re-entering the work force, computers for school work
and research, and a library of research and support materials. Zonta
is also educating the ladies for better nutrition on a small budget.
Zonta also hosts the Christmas Party every year. (Picture of Mrs.
Clause and a child from the Pridmore Home at the Christmas Party)
Serene Harbor Donations
Serene Harbor
is a Domestic Violence Center in Brevard County, FL. Zonta Club of
Melbourne donates business attire to the women at the center on a
regular basis.
Sally's
House
is a PREVENT of Brevard House for women to seek refuge to help fight
addiction in Brevard County, FL. Zonta Club of
Melbourne donates business attire to the women at the center on a
regular basis.
In addition to all of these services, Zonta
Club of Melbourne contributes approximately 30% of its local
contributions to Zonta
International's Service Projects.
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