Annual “Zonta Says No” Orange Ribbon Campaign to Kick-off November 25th

“Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign was launched in 2012 and has raised awareness of the global pandemic of women’s rights violations and has united Zonta clubs worldwide in conducting impactful advocacy actions to fight violence against women and gender inequality. The Zonta Club of Key West raises awareness to the campaign by tying orange ribbons around the beautiful royal palm tress that align Roosevelt Blvd. Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women is 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10.

Residents and visitors of Key West, alike, are encouraged to support the work by wearing orange during the 16 days.  Zonta Club of Key West, along with its sister chapters, is striving to raise awareness and promote open discussions to help end violence against women and eliminate the detrimental consequences this violence has on the well-being of our community, including women, partners, children – One Family. Through a multitude of events, projects and advocacy efforts, Zonta clubs and members around the world are dedicated to ending gender-based violence.

On Thursday, November 5, the City of Key West Commission will present a proclamation to Zonta Club of Key West in recognition of 16 Days of Activism, permitting the display of the orange ribbons along N. Roosevelt until December 10.  For more information, visit the Zonta Club of Key West on social media: https://www.instagram.com/zontakeywest/ and https://www.facebook.com/zontakw/.