Advocacy is the expression of support for or opposition to a cause, argument or proposal. Advocacy may include influencing laws, legislation or attitudes. Zonta advocacy is an action taken in the public interest or for the greater good with respect to advancing the status of women and girls and their human rights.
Zonta District 24 advocates at the District level, including with the NSW and ACT Governments. Through its membership of a national women’s alliance – economicSecurity4Women – District 24 is also able to express its voice to the Australian Government. Our District also advocates at a national level through our membership of Zonta Australia.
Three pillars guide our advocacy approach: Gender Equality, Gender Equal Climate Justice and Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls.
Clubs mostly undertake advocacy on issues arising their local area.
Contact D24 Advocacy Chair for 2024 -26 Jill Davis for more information.
FIND OUT ABOUT THE 2024 ZONTA SAYS NO CAMPAIGN AT CIRCULAR QUAY
Advocacy issues in scope for District 24 and individual club actions are:
Gender Equity
Housing and homelessness
Women’s health esp. reproductive health
Indigenous health and education
Ethnic and gender diversity
Economic security including equal pay; child care
Elimination of Violence
Awareness raising, community education and information
Prevention programs eg parenting support programs; including focus on boys and men
Support of victims
Refuges
Racism
Gender Equal Climate Action
Environmental actions
Materials: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle
Single use reduction
Environmental cleanups
Climate change drivers
Greenhouse gases reduction
Increase renewables
Affordable and clean energy
Sustainable cities and communities
Yarn Bomb display at Circular Quay to raise awareness of the different types of DV and urge bystanders to Change the Story.
Jodie Harrison, MP, NSW Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, with Zonta Governor Bernardine Guy, and Zonta Says No Co-Chair Jill Maclachlan
Zonta Club of Armidale raising awareness about the climate crisis and its disproportionate effects on women and girls, promoting Zonta Says NOW and climate action, and engaging locals in conversations about caring for the environment. Creative activities encouraged participants of all ages to add messages of hope to a Zonta Says Now banner and a Christmas wishing tree.