• Ending Child Marriage Phase III. Zonta International’s Signature project with the UNFPA. US$1.5 million will be provided to accelerate the decline in child marriage in twelve countries and respond to the combined effects of the polycrisis and the pushback against gender equality on adolescent girls.  | PDF
• Climate Empower: Community empowerment and innovation for gender-transformative climate action. Project with the UNFPA. US$1.0 million will be provided to prevent climate-induced gender-based violence and other harmful practices through interwoven innovative approaches and community-driven interventions in Madagascar, Mozambique, and South Sudan – some of the countries most vulnerable to climate change globally. PDF
• LaaHa: A virtual safe space for women and girls. Project with UNICEF. US$750,000 will be used to expand the LaaHa digital web-based platform to Bangladesh, Domocratic Republic of Congo, Moldova, Myanmar and Turkiye. LaaHa provides a safe online, moderated user forum for girls and women to learn about menstrual health and hygiene, healthy relationships, how to stay safe and know one’s rights, financial literacy, female anatomy and services for women and girls facing violence. | PDF

Every dollar donated to the Zonta Foundation for Women is used to support Zonta’s international program of service and advocacy projects, and our awards to promote the advancement of women in aerospace science and engineering, STEM, business, and leadership.

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Bylaws Session #1 – May 15
Bylaws Session #2 – May 21: Zonta International Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, International President and International President-Elect presented an information session on the proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Rules or Procedure and proposed resolutions. 

Club President Orientation – May 16: Whether it is your first time or a repeat performance, this orientation from the Membership Committee will help you embrace your leadership potential, empower your fellow members, and equip you with communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills to build a thriving, productive club. 

Delegates Orientation #1 – May 21
Delegates Orientation #2 – May 22: This essential session for all delegates and alternates, governors and past international presidents to attend and learn about their responsibilities during Convention. This session will review fundamentals of the delegate handbook, on-site check in process, responsibilities when carrying a proxy vote, and details on voting platforms, convention business (including bylaws), and the handheld device.

2022-2024 Partnership Update from UNICEF USA – May 28: UNICEF USA has been a close partner with Zonta on our international service projects for more than 50 years. Learn about the incredible impact the projects from the 2022-2024 Biennium have had and some of the results UNICEF USA has achieved with Zonta International’s support.

2022-2024 Partnership Update from UNFPA Partner – May 29: UNFPA has been a dedicated partner with Zonta on our international service projects for many years. Learn about the impact the projects from this past biennium have had and the goals that UNFPA has met through these projects with the support of Zonta International.

Resolution 2, Strategic Plan & 2024-2026 Biennial Goals – May 29: The future is bright for Zonta International. Join Zonta International President Ute Scholz, President-Elect Salla Tuominen, Vice President Fernanda Gallo-Freschi and Treasurer/Secretary Souella Cumming for a look back at the path from Resolution 2 to the Strategic Plan and how both Resolution 2 and the Strategic Plan informed the 2024-2026 Biennial Goals.

Workshop: Ending Child Marriage: May 17: Globally, 21% of girls are married while they are still children, robbing them of their childhood. In the last decade, about 25 million child marriages have been prevented;  however, ongoing and overlapping crises create risky conditions for girls through interrupted education and income shocks caused by public health crises, protracted conflict or natural disasters. Learn more about child marriage globally and how you can take action internationally, nationally and locally to help end this human rights violation for the millions of girls at risk globally. Join Zonta members with a representative from the UNFPA Ending Child Marriage campaign.

Workshop: WOW Membership Actions: Strategies for Growth: May 23 Certain techniques and intentional actions increase and retain membership. The purpose of this workshop is to provide attendees with a fun, interactive program designed to impart insights and actionable ideas to take back to their clubs. Attendees will leave more confident, intentional and effective in their efforts to invite and retain members.

Workshop: Uniting for Climate Justice and Equality: May 24: Climate change knows no borders, affecting us and communities around the world. This unique workshop aims to bring together individual Zontians from diverse backgrounds and regions to directly share their personal experiences, stories and insights about the impact of climate change on people and the pursuit of equality and justice. By amplifying global voices, we will collectively deepen our understanding, foster empathy, and inspire collaborative action to address these interconnected challenges.

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RECORDING – Bylaws Session #1 – May 15: Zonta International Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, International President and International President-Elect presented an information session on the proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Rules or Procedure and proposed resolutions. 

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Slate of Candidates and Candidate Biographies

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These Zonta International biennial goals for 2024-2026 are aligned with
Zonta International’s mission, vision and strategic plan and outline the focus
for the 2024-2026 Biennium. The biennial goals describe the most critical
items for our global community to concentrate on in the next two years as
we build a better world for women and girls.

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