Zonta International’s story is woven from a rich fabric of empowerment and progressive change. Today, Zonta International is a global organization of more than 27,000 individuals in 1,133 Zonta clubs in 64 countries. In 2019, we celebrated our 100th anniversary and the milestones that made us the organization we are today.

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MISSION 

Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls.

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VISION

Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.

 

In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men.  In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.

 

CHANGING THE WORLD FOR WOMEN

Zonta International holds General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and Participatory Status with the Council of Europe. Zonta teams engage in these important intergovernmental organizations and in important events and campaigns to further our global advocacy efforts and our mission to empower women worldwide.

 

OUR CAUSES

• Advocating for Gender Equality

• Ending Gender-Based Violence

• Ending Child Marriage

• Expanding Access to Education

 

OUR PROGRAMS

• International Service Projects

• Education

• Amelia Earhart Fellowship

• Women in Business Scholarship

• Women in STEM Award

• Young Women in Leadership Award

• Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women

• Zonta Says NOW To Gender-Equal Climate Action

• Local Service and Advocacy

 

OUR PARTNERS

Zonta International is proud to partner with organizations and coalitions who share Zonta International's vision of a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. By partnering with like-minded organizations, Zonta International extends its reach and impact to empower more women and girls around the world to realize their rights.

 

At the local level, Zonta clubs partner with local non-profit organizations that share this vision.

 

Zonta International partners include UNFPA, UNICEF USA, Girls Not Brides, Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally and Women's Empowerment Principles.

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Learn more at Zonta.org.