International Women's Day / Zonta Rose Day
8 March 2021
Rose Day is celebrated along with International Women's Day as a time to reflect and give tribute to the women who have empowered you. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labor movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.
CSW65
15-26 March 2021
The 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 15 to 26 March 2021. Click here for more information.
Girls’ Education: Access, Obstacles and Impact to Achieving Gender Equity
17 March, 9 AM CST
Approximately 130 million girls between the ages of 6 and 17 are out of school and 15 million girls will never enter a classroom, due to barriers caused by poverty, social norms, poor infrastructure, violence and fragility and now, COVID-19. Yet, despite these barriers, education provides multiple benefits for girls while also creating economic growth, decreasing the likelihood of conflict, increasing resilience and impacting future generations with wide-reaching economic and social benefits. Join Zonta International and UNICEF USA to learn about the multiple drivers and barriers to education for girls, how education impacts many areas of progress for girls, and how we can improve access to education for girls around the world.
Access the event via the NGO CSW Forum event app at https://ngocsw65forum.us2.pathable.com/meetings/virtual/zxWujkZuDwPLtkNij.
Staged Reading of "Ruined"—Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play
19 March, 11 AM CDT
Join the Feminist and Women's Movement Action Plan for a staged reading of “Ruined,” Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize winning play examining the rape and human trafficking of women as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The reading is being co-produced by Zonta International United Nations Committee Chairman Pamela Morgan in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of UN SCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and is co-sponsored by Zonta International. Please note that this play includes adult content and strong language.
Access the event via the NGO CSW Forum event app at https://ngocsw65forum.us2.pathable.com/meetings/virtual/2X3rFgExTDThqXWfP.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
24 March 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
24 March 2021
This annual observance pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on 24 March 1980. Monsignor Romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals in El Salvador.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
28 April 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
23 May 2021
The United Nations has observed the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula since 2013. This day is meant to raise awareness of this issue and mobilize support around the globe.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
26 May 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
19 June 2021
The resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on June 19, 2015. The date marks the Security Council resolution 1820 (2008), where sexual violence as a tactic of war was condemned.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
23 June 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
North American Inter-District
25-27 June 2021
Hotel Cincinnati Netherland Plaza – Cincinnati, Ohio
Engage with fellow Zonta members from across North America. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Challenges and Opportunities for Zonta’s Second Century.” Click here for more information and to register.
World Population Day
11 July 2021
World Population Day aims to increase people's awareness on various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
28 July 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
International Day of Friendship
30 July 2021
International Day of Friendship was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UN). On July 30, we step back and get thankful for those relationships worldwide, as they promote and encourage peace, happiness, and unity.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
30 July 2021
Member States also adopted resolution A/RES/68/192 and designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. This resolution declared that such a day was necessary to "raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights."
International Youth Day
12 August 2021
12 August was designated as International Youth Day by the UN General Assembly in 1999. It is an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in promoting human rights and development. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges and hardships facing the world's youth.
World Humanitarian Day
19 August 2021
World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
25 August 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
European InterDistrict Seminar
3-5 September 2021
Taking place in the finance capital of Frankfurt, Germany, the 9th European InterDistrict Seminar will explore a wide variety of financial questions relevant to women, NGOs and society in tomorrow’s digital world. Join in for a weekend of inspiring panel discussions and workshops with female entrepreneurs and leaders and the edge of new digital era. Click here for more information.
International Literacy Day
8 September 2021
The 8th of September was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies.
International Day of Peace
21 September 2021
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
29 September 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.
REMARKABLE WOMEN, POWERFUL STORIES
27 October 2021
Each month during this leadership series, hear a remarkable woman share her achievements and personal story.