44th Annual Homewalk is December 6th and 7th!

The Orange Ladies of Midland!​

What are these orange dolls all about?
During the 16 Days of Activism from November 15 to December 10, many stores in Midland display orange lady dolls. These dolls are part of the Zonta Club of Midland’s campaign to end violence against women. The dolls, named Julie, help raise awareness for Zonta International’s project, "Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women." This project is part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism campaign to end gender-based violence.
 
One in three women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. Zonta’s mission is to ensure that no woman lives in fear of violence. During the 16 Days of Activism, organizations and Zonta Clubs around the world raise awareness and encourage people to say NO to violence against women. Orange is the color of the campaign, and the dolls represent women who have been victims of violence.

Why did Zonta Club of Midland choose the name “Julie” for their dolls? Julie’s aunt is a member of the Zonta Club of Midland and works to protect women and encourage men to say no to violence against women. Julie was 23 years old when she was attacked while riding her bike to a friend’s house in Belgium. She tried to fight off her attacker, but he overpowered her. He strangled her and threw her body into a canal, where it was found three days later. Her attacker was a serial rapist who had been released on parole and slipped through the cracks of the justice system. Julie’s family is working to change Belgium’s judicial system in her memory, so this does not happen to other women. Julie’s death is not in vain: her family and friends continue to advocate for ending gender-based violence. You can follow Julie’s story on Instagram @julie.vanespenslife. 

Post your story on our Facebook page “Zonta Club of Midland" - How are you preventing gender-based violence? How are you protecting those at risk ?

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].

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Zonta Club of Midland joins Zonta International and the local community in celebrating
16 Days of Activism beginning Nov. 25.

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International Service and Advocacy

The Zonta Club of Midland is proud to support advocacy activities locally and through Zonta International.​ 

Scholarships and Service Grants

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.