Zonta Clubs around the world unite each year over the course of the 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign which runs from 25 November to 10 December to highlight the Zonta International Campaign to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Considered one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today it affects women regardless of their age, background, or level of education. This violence takes many forms, including physical, sexual, or psychological violence, as well as economic abuse and exploitation.
As part of this global campaign the Zonta Club of Noosa campaigns locally to end violence against women and girls and will again hold its annual walk. This year’s walk is titled Walk for a Better World for Women and Girls.
The walk will take place on 26 November commencing at 8.30am at the Riverside Stage, Lions’ Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.
Speakers will include the Zonta Club of Noosa president and an officer from the Noosa Police Station. The Walk will follow, along Gympie Terrace, encouraging participation from the local community. It is a sad fact that more than 50 women die in Australia each year as a result of domestic and family violence.
