Zonta International District 22 | » Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Campaign

Zonta Clubs around the world unite for 16 Days of Activism, 25 November to 10 December each year, to highlight the Zonta International Campaign to eliminate violence against women and girls. 25 November each year is the United Nations Day for the elimination of violence against women and 10 December, United Nations Day for Human Rights

In the lead up to and during the 16 days of action, clubs take to the streets of their neighbourhoods, towns and cities organising a wide range of “orange events” to emphasize the importance of individual and community activism to end violence

WHY THE COLOUR “ORANGE”?

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women has proclaimed the 25th of each month as ‘Orange Day’, a day to raise awareness and take action against violence against women and girls.

WHAT ARE THE KEY MESSAGES OF THE CAMPAIGN?

Both men and women experience substantial levels of violence;
Domestic, Family and sexual violence is overwhelmingly committed by men against women;
The majority of people who experience domestic violence are women; and
DV knows no boundaries and occurs in all strata of society.

We need to change our attitude about women and our behaviour to build respectful and positive relationships.

2025 ZONTA SAYS NO (ZSN) CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES BY DISTRICT 22 CLUBS

In 2025 Clubs across District 22 undertook many and varied activities to support the campaign. Activities included displaying large ZSN banners in prominent positions, lighting infrastructure orange, placement of “Orange” women (plywood cut outs) in prominent locations e.g. businesses, ferry terminals, libraries etc (these silhouettes have information on violence against women as well as safety information for victims of domestic violence) holding function with special guests speakers, seeking publicity in local media and conducting a major social media campaign. The social media campaign showcased Club activities and provided information and statistics on the incidence of domestic and family violence and the support services available to victims of violence.

Clubs are congratulated on their achievements during the 16 Days of Activism.

During and in the lead-up to the 16 Days of Activism Zontians issued press releases and received media attention via interview and articles in the press and a pod cast. All Clubs were active on social media posting statistical and general information on domestic and family violence in Australia. Examples of the coverage are below:

Western Echo

CQ Today

Western Echo

Village Voice

Bayside Community Leader

Noosa Today Article


Bundaberg Today	Bundaberg Today	Ipswich News	Stafford City Notice Board	Publicity in Town & Country

Banners

24 November 2025-8 December 2025 District 22 Banner hung across Turbot Street, Brisbane overpass


Warwick	Mango Hill	Warwick	Toowoomba	Toowoomba	Woody Point


NRG Power Station, Gladstone	Gladstone Hockey Association	Bonnyview Hotel, Aspley	Pine Rivers	Northern Rivers	Charters Towers

Cowboys Leagues Club, Townsville

Since 2015 Zonta Clubs in the southeast corner have had a Committee to coordinate and promote actions. The first major initiative was to arrange a walk around the Brisbane CBD to view the infrastructure lit orange. The walk, organised by the Zonta Club of Brisbane Sunrise Inc, lasts from between 45 minutes.allowing for photo opportunities. The walk is open to all Zontians, friends and family and is followed by an informal fellowship activity. Numbers have grown each year.

A SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF BRISBANE AND NEAR BRISBANE ZONTA CLUBS:

A large Zonta Says NO banner hung across the overpass on Turbot Street for two weeks;
A LightBox in King George Square;
City Hall and King George Square lit orange
Sandgate Town Hall lit orange;
The Story Bridge, Victoria Bridge, Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge, Reddacliff Place sculptures Donna Marcus: Steam , Wickham Terrace Car park, Tropical Dome and Breakfast Creek lit orange;
The UofQ building (formerly Treasury Casino) lit orange;
St Stephens Cathedral lit orange;
A Paint the Bayside Orange” Breakfast with Guest Speaker, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club; and
A massed display of the orange silhouettes and information stall in Bunyara Park, West End.

A SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF ZONTA DISTRICT 22 CLUBS:

ZONTA CLUB OF BEAUDESERT AREA INC

Walk Against Violence

Information Stall

Walk Against Violence

ZONTA CLUB OF BLACKALL RANGE INC

Stall outside Maleny IGA

D&FV Forum – Lets Talk About Now

ZONTA CLUB OF BOWEN INC

Park Run

Taekwondo Session

ZONTA CLUB OF BUNDABERG INC


Bridge Walk		Anglian Church Service	Breakfast	Reflection

Pageant of Light Parade

Hearts of Reflection

Anglican Church Service

Display

Tom Smith MP

ZONTA CLUB OF BRISBANE EAST INC

Paint the Bayside Orange Breakfast

Breakfast Guests

Joan Pease MP and Guest speakers

Orange Silhouette Displays

Attend the Micah Breakfast

ZONTA CLUB OF BRISBANE RIVER INC

Bunyapa Park Display & stall

Participate in combined Clubs City walk

Attend Micah Breakfast

ZONTA CLUB OF BURDEKIN INC


Burdekin Library	Candlelight Vigil	Ayr Fountain	Candlelight Vigil

ZONTA CLUB OF CABOOLTURE INC

Caboolture Square lit orange;
46 orange figures allocated to local libraries, swimming pools, Burpengary Police Station, Planet Fitness, World Gym, charity organisations and businesses with the name and age of a woman or child who died as a result of domestic violence in the past 12 months; and
Stall and display at Morayfield Shopping Centre


Participating in City Walk	Displaying Orange Silhouettes

ZONTA CLUB OF CAIRNS INC

25 November – 10 December 2024 – Displays in Libraries
Social Media campaign

ZONTA CLUB OF CALOUNDRA CITY INC

Women Speak Forum Women Speak Forum Student Art Competition

ZONTA CLUB OF CHARTERS TOWERS INC

DV Walk

Shop Display

ZONTA CLUB OF GLADSTONE INC


Orange Silhouette Displays	Orange Silhouette Displays	Gladstone Ports Corporation	Reclaim the Night Walk		Zonta Says NO Dog Walk

Raise a cup	ZSN Collage		Orange Dinner Meeting	Club Members in Orange

ZONTA CLUB OF HERVEY BAY INC

Display orange silhouettes to organisations and businesses

Ringing of the Bells St Johns Anglican

Ringing of the Bells

Markets at the Pier

Seminar

Monthly Meeting

IPSWICH ZONTA INC


Ipswich City Council Building	Campaign Launch Dinner	Tulmur Place	Tulmer Place

ZONTA CLUB OF MACKAY INC

16 Day Social Media campaign


Mackay Regional Council Building	ABC North Tropical Radio	Library Display	Neighbourhood Hub

ZONTA CLUB OF MAROOCHY INC

Joined with the Zonta Clubs of Blackall Range Inc, Caloundra City Inc and Noosa Inc to plan and host an awareness event at the University of the Sunshine Coast

ZONTA CLUB OF MARYBOROUGH INC


November Club meeting	Orange ZSN Breakfast	Stall at Station Square	Wear Orange Day Aldridge SHS

ZONTA CLUB OF MOUNT ISA INC


White Ribbon Breakfast	Coffee cups	Nikki & Orange Silhouette

ZONTA CLUB OF NOOSA INC

Joined with the Zonta Clubs of Blackall Range Inc, Caloundra City Inc and Maroochy Inc to plan and host an awareness event at the University of the Sunshine Coast

ZONTA CLUB OF NORTHERN RIVERS INC