1: Sign and Share the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Pledge
Say NO and renew your commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV) by taking the pledge and sharing it with friends, family, community members, business leaders and owners, local leaders and political representatives.
2: Attend the Virtual Summit Wednesday, 10 December
Join Zonta International for three engaging and inspiring sessions throughout the day to discuss male allyship and be inspired to take action, challenge norms and build a violence-free world.
- Session 1: Victor Rivas Rivers- National Network to End Domestic Violence
- Session 2: Men Against the Tide film & discussion with filmmaker Priyali Sur
- Session 3: Ending GBV with Male Allyship Panel
3: Take Action - Share Your Story
Each action Zontians take inspires the world to speak out and say NO. Without your stories, we cannot show the true impact of our campaign.
Let’s Orange the World and speak out for those who have been silenced for too long. Share your Story of your action below.
4. Donate to Zonta Foundation for Women
Zonta International supports international projects and programs that address gender-based violence within communities. Click the button below to make a donation to any of our funds to build a better world for women and girls.
16 Days of Activism ZI Toolkit 2025
Detailed actions for clubs to take on each day of the Zonta Says NO campaign from November 25th – December 10th.
Get the Facts
Get the Facts… knowledge is power.
Social Media Campaign
Best Practices for following the Zonta Says NO to
End Violence Against Women Campaign on Social Media.
16 ZI & CAD/USA Social Media Posts
Zonta International & District 4 images and text to upload for each day of the campaign.
Take the ZS NO Pledge
Sign the Pledge, share it, and send a letter to business leaders
Link to a downloadable Word document
What Can Men Do?
A list of 10 Actions men can take to prevent gender-based violence.
“Orange the World”
• United Nations on the 25th of each month, and Zonta Says NO use the colour orange to bring awareness about the violence against women.
Beginning in Canada in 2022
• Orange Shirt Day on September 30th in Canada references a real orange shirt taken from a residential school survivor.
• The day’s aim is to raise awareness of the residential school system in Canada
• Wearing an orange shirt reminds individuals of the impact of residential schools still felt today
• It honours the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, celebrates their resilience and affirms a commitment that every child matters.
The Use of Purple for Zonta Says NO & “Orange the World”
• Organizations such as women’s shelters, Violence Against Women (VAW), and transitional housing in both Canada and United States use purple to represent women who have experienced abuse and violence at the hands of another utilize the colour purple.
• Purple represents peace, courage, survival and honour women who continue to move forward.
• It is used during the month of November and Nov. 25th on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
• Propose that clubs may use the colours purple and orange together to overcome this obstacle, if you desire to do so.
