Zonta Canada
Taking Action
Advocating for the Rights of Women and Girls in Canada
Zonta Canada: International Day of the Girl Child – Oct 11
October 11 is the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to celebrating the voices and power of girls, championing their rights worldwide, and reflecting on the challenges they continue to face because of their gender.
Canada led the international proposal, following global advocacy by Plan International, to establish this day in 2012 to draw attention to the persistent inequalities and dangers that too many girls face around the world. The United Nations subsequently adopted a resolution to formally recognize this important date.
Across Canada and around the world, girls are making an impact and creating positive change in their communities and far beyond. They are leading the way as students, entrepreneurs, volunteers and activists, and proving that you are never too young to shape the future and improve the lives of others.
Gender-based Violence
Zonta Says No
Climate Justice
Climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls and has been described as a ‘women’s rights crisis’ by the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
Anti-Human Trafficking
Happening in every Community
Ending Child Marriage
Child Marriage or marriage without the free and full consent of both spouses, is a human rights violation. Join Zonta Canada to advocate our government to end child marriage, no exceptions.
Latest News
INTERNATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY
INTERNATIONAL EQUAL PAY DAY 18 September 2026 Zonta International observes International Equal Pay Day to raise awareness about the gender pay gap and advocate for pay equity globally.
International Day of the Girl Child
Zonta International actively supports and celebrates International Day of the Girl, an annual observance dedicated to recognizing girls' rights and the unique challenges they face globally. Zonta will focus on educational equity and ending child marriage.
Zonta Canada – Caucus Meeting
Any Canadian Zonta member is invited to join the meeting as a non-voting member.
UN Day
UN DAY 24 October 2026 Zonta International celebrates United Nations Day, which marks the anniversary of the UN's formation in 1945. Since 1969, Zonta has held consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Past Zonta International...
Zonta Canada – Caucus Meeting
Any Canadian Zonta member is invited to join the meeting as a non-voting member.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
ZONTA SAYS NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN/ 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE 25 November - 10 December 2026 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...
What Are we?
About Us
The Zonta Canada consists of the 22 Zonta clubs and the five districts in Canada united in advocating for rights in Canada to build a better world for women & girls. Zonta International’s mission is to build a better world for women and girls. It shall promote Zonta International’s vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential, where women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, where no woman suffers from violence.
Our Allies
Zonta USA Caucus
ZONTA USA CAUCUS’s Mission is similar to Canada Caucus with action in the US Congress, its members and committees and by state legislatures. Take action in support of, or in opposition to, proposed or enacted legislation and executive orders and regulations that directly or indirectly impact the lives of women and girls. Promote women’s representation in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men.
Whate Ribbon
Zonta Canada is currently working with White Ribbon to develop an Allyship between the two organizations. White Ribbon is a global movement to end gender-based violence and discrimination by engaging men and boys as allies.
Canadian Women’s Foundation
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is a national leader in the movement for gender equality in Canada. Through funding, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, they work to achieve systemic change. They support women, girls, and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership. Zonta D4 has an MOU with CWF to develop and distribute the Signal for Help training for Zonta.
UN Women
UN Women is the UN organization delivering programmes, policies and standards that uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential.
What’s Zonta
Zonta is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. There are 26,103 international members in 1,093 clubs from 32 Districts in 65 countries. There are various opportunities to be involved in global change at the club and district levels.
