With the onslaught of gender-based violence, child abuse, and numerous other rights violations, safe spaces almost feel non-existent. This is why Zonta International has committed to three critical action points: to promote the human rights of women;to promote Sustainable Development Goal No. 5 “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”; and to end violence against women and girls.

Since 2012, the club has been diligently forwarding its advocacy of intensifying awareness on women’s rights violations through its “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women” movement. The said initiative takes place in Zonta clubs and districts worldwide,  pushing forth a more inclusive, unified, and impactful campaign. Last year, the 16-day campaign was aptly named 16 Days of Activism: starting from Nov. 25 up until Dec. 10, 2018. During this period, all member Zonta clubs and districts mobilized to serve and advocate in their own ways, both locally and on a national scale. In line with this, the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME), together with the Z and Golden Z clubs from Taguig City University and Philippine Women’s University, kicked it off by joining forces with other clubs from Area 5 to draw increased appreciation to this cause, adding awareness towards violence against children.