District 1 Advocacy Committee Chairs:
USA: Verna Frasca, Zonta Club of Northampton Area MA USA
Delegate to the USA Advocacy Caucus – Website | Facebook
CA: Carol Dobson, Zonta Club of Halifax, Nova Scotia CA
Delegate to the CA Advocacy Caucus – Website | Facebook
Remember that as Zonta members we have pledged to empower women through service and advocacy. Sometimes in our clubs we concentrate on the service part more easily than the advocacy part. However, we might live in a world where if we did enough advocacy, the service wouldn’t be necessary. The next time you participate in a service, whether it’s providing a scholarship or collecting things for homeless women or a domestic violence shelter, ask yourself what needs to be done to prevent these needs. That’s where we roll up our sleeves and stand up for women!
Local Advocacy Initiatives
During the 16 Days of Advocacy 2023, each club was involved in creating more visibility for Zonta and our Causes.
Canadian Advocacy Update 2/2024
The last meeting of the Canada Caucus was held on January 19, 2024. The design and content of the website […]
USA Advocacy Update 1/2024
Verna Frasca, District 1 Advocacy Chair – USA The USA Caucus is a place for clubs and districts in the […]
Resources and Links
Advocacy – Non-Partisan and Political explained (video)
Gender Equality Guidelines (PDF)
Unchained At Last – a partner of Zonta, dedicated to end forced and child marriage
Advocacy Toolkits Links
Introduction to Advocacy – 30 min. video with Governor Donna Sroka, Advocacy Chair Verna Frasca, and Co-convener of the Zonta USA Advocacy Caucus Bobbee Cardillo discussing key elements of Advocacy in Zonta
USA Advocacy Caucus – Website | Facebook
Canadian Advocacy Caucus – Website | Facebook
ZI Advocacy Series Videos – A range of topics important to member advocacy