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Enhancing the lives of women in Midland and around the world through service and advocacy . . .
The Orange Ladies are Out in Midland!
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What are these orange dolls all about?
Many Midland storefronts are displaying orange lady dolls as part of the Zonta Club of Midland’s campaign to end gender-based violence. Our orange dolls, named Julie, are to raise awareness for Zonta International’s service project, Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women. The service project was adopted from the United Nation’s 16 Days of Activism campaign to unite towards a common cause of ending gender-based violence. One in three women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime, and it is one of Zonta’s missions that no woman shall live in fear of violence. During the 16 Days of Activism, which runs November 25th through December 10th, organizations and Zonta Clubs throughout the world raise awareness about this issue and challenge people to stand up to saying NO to violence against women. Orange is the color of the campaign, and the dolls represent the women in our community that have fallen victim to violence. Where did Zonta Club of Midland get the name Julie for their dolls? Julie was a 23-year-old female who was riding her bike to a friend’s house in Belgium when she was attacked. She attempted to fight off her offender, but her tiny frame was no match for her attacker. He ended up strangling her and threw her body into the canal where her body would be found 3 days later. Her attacker was a serial rapist released on patrol and slipped through the cracks of the justice system. Through her death, Julie’s family is making changes in Belgium’s judicial system in her memory, so this does not happen to other women. Julie’s aunt happens to be a member of the Zonta Club of Midland and advocates for women to protect themselves and men to stand up and pledge to say no to violence against women. Julie’s death is not in vain as her family and friends are continuing her legacy in advocating for ending gender-based violence. You can follow Julie’s story on Instagram @julie.vanespenslife. YOU can help us take a stand and say NO to violence against women by taking a selfie with the dolls, posting on Facebook your selfie and how you will stand up to violence against women, and tag Zonta Club of Midland!!!! |
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Z Club at Midland Area High Schools
The Zonta Club of Midland is excited to sponsor the first Z Club in Midland at Midland High School! The club is open to young women and men working together to promote healthy relationships, end gender based violence among students and more. Find them on Instagram @zclub_mhs.
The Z Club joins the Golden Z Club at Northwood University in growing the Zonta organization in the Great Lakes Bay Region and striving to enhance the lives of women and girls in the region. Find them on Instagram @northwoodgoldenz.
For more information about the club or starting your own Z Club at your high school please contact us at [email protected].
The Z Club joins the Golden Z Club at Northwood University in growing the Zonta organization in the Great Lakes Bay Region and striving to enhance the lives of women and girls in the region. Find them on Instagram @northwoodgoldenz.
For more information about the club or starting your own Z Club at your high school please contact us at [email protected].
Zonta Club of Midland joins Zonta International and the local community in celebrating
16 Days of Activism beginning Nov. 25.
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16 Days of Activism beginning Nov. 25.
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International Service and AdvocacyThe Zonta Club of Midland is proud to support advocacy activities locally and through Zonta International.
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The Zonta Club of Midland proudly supports the vision of Zonta International:
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.