Oswego County Recognizes Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence

OSWEGO COUNTY The Oswego County Legislature presented a proclamation to the Zonta Club of Oswego recognizing Nov. 25 through Dec. 10 as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The global campaign serves to raise awareness, support local prevention efforts, and create community partnerships to help make a safer and more equitable world for all. “The members of Zonta Club of Oswego exemplify leadership and compassion through their ongoing volunteerism, educational outreach and advocacy on behalf of women and girls across the region,” said Oswego County Legislator James Scanlon, District 16, chairman of the Legislature’s Human Services Committee. “We commend them for the important work they do and are proud to partner with them to recognize the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.” The Zonta Club of Oswego participates in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence as part of its “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign. During this time, and throughout the entire year, members take advocacy actions to promote the human rights of women, end violence against women and girls, and more. “Zonta International works globally to end intimate partner violence, and this is a campaign we run every year,” said Lt. Gov. of Zonta District 2 Iraina Gerchman. “From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, we invite residents to wear orange, as this vibrant color is used to show solidarity against violence toward women. ‘Orange the World’ in our community and make it part of your conversations.” Both the start and end dates of the 16 Days of Activism recognize other relevant campaigns. Nov. 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, while Dec. 10 is Human Rights Day. This year, as part of the 16 Days of Activism, Zonta Club of Oswego is expanding its efforts with several community-focused events. Individuals and local businesses are invited to participate in “Lighting Up Oswego Orange,” a campaign encouraging the use of orange outdoor lights to show solidarity in raising awareness of gender-based violence. Throughout the community, residents will also notice Zonta’s “orange ladies,” who will provide additional information about the initiative. In partnership with Oswego County Opportunities’ (OCO) Services to Aid Families, Zonta will host a book club discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Participants will gather at 7 p. m. at the river’s end bookstore, 19 W. Bridge St., Oswego, to review “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement,” by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. In addition to advocacy, the Zonta Club of Oswego focuses on advancing the status of women, most notably through education. The club supports a number of causes, including “Safe Shelter” for survivors of domestic violence; scholarships for graduating seniors, non-traditional students and young women in public affairs; and “Maker Madness,” a collaboration with SUNY Oswego and Novelis to foster the love of STEAM in young women. For more information about the Zonta Club of Oswego, visit its website at Facebook page at or Instagram at Print this entry.
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