Envision EqualityA world where women’s rights are equal rights

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What makes a Zontian?Heart. Zontians care about the status of women around the globe. We envision a day when all women will be free to live without fear of violence.

Courage. Zontians stand up for what is right. We are dedicated to empowering women so that one day they will be measured based on their aptitude and ability, not on their gender.

Dedication. Zontians are committed to empowering women so they can take ownership of their own lives. Together, we make a difference.

Knowledge. Zontians use knowledge of laws, cultures and traditions affecting women’s lives and studies of the impact of women in decision making positions to conduct service and advocacy actions of long-lasting impact.

Envision equality

Envision a world where every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

Zonta Empowers Women Zontians donate their time, talent and money to create lasting change through service, advocacy and education.

Global Impact Zonta has General Consultative Status with ECOSOC (Zonta International is one of only 148 NGOs with General Consultative Status) and Participatory Status at the Council of Europe. We have a strong and respected voice where decisions affecting women are made.

Local Action With 30,000 members in 1,200 Zonta clubs across 67 countries, Zonta works tirelessly on thousands of local service projects. Members donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to support a wide range of issues and causes across the globe.

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Global impact & local action

Zonta provides opportunities for:

y Collaboration with dynamic and talented partners, community organizations and leaders who focus on our mission and share our goals.

y Friendships across the globe, for discussing viewpoints and exchanging ideas.

y Club members to be a part of an organization with a strong and respected voice at the UN and Council of Europe.

Zonta makes lasting change through advocacy, engaging in service projects, enabling educational opportunities and empowering women throughout the world. As Zontians, we:

y Advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment in our local communities and across the globe.

y Contribute to an organization that commits more than US$5.3 million bi-annually for international service projects and educational awards.

y Help expand women’s access to skills training and income-generating activities that lead to economic independence.

y Support women’s education through scholarships and fellowships.

Zonta invests in the future of women by supporting our mission through action. We are a network of caring women and men committed to ensuring equality for women. We believe that together we are stronger.

y Financial support provides a brighter future for many women.

y Hundreds of thousands of donated hours support a wide range of women’s issues and causes.

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Zonta develops leaders with high ethical standards through mentoring, training and networking. We help expand your professional network by:

y Exchanging ideas with Zontians worldwide.

y Joining in community projects.

y Providing leadership opportunities.Find your local Zonta club: www.zonta.org/Locate-a-Club ®

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Values & VisionHonest. Trustworthy.Respect diversity.Non-sectarian.Non-partisan.

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.