16 Days of Activism ZI Toolkit 2025
Detailed actions for clubs to take on each day of the Zonta Says NO campaign from November 25th – December 10th.
Get the Facts
Get the Facts… knowledge is power.
Social Media Campaign
Best Practices for following the Zonta Says NO to
End Violence Against Women Campaign on Social Media.
16 ZI & CAD/USA Social Media Posts
Zonta International & District 4 images and text to upload for each day of the campaign.
Take the ZS NO Pledge
Sign the Pledge, share it, and send a letter to business leaders
Link to a downloadable Word document
What Can Men Do?
A list of 10 Actions men can take to prevent gender-based violence.
“Orange the World”
• United Nations on the 25th of each month, and Zonta Says NO use the colour orange to bring awareness about the violence against women.
Beginning in Canada in 2022
• Orange Shirt Day on September 30th in Canada references a real orange shirt taken from a residential school survivor.
• The day’s aim is to raise awareness of the residential school system in Canada
• Wearing an orange shirt reminds individuals of the impact of residential schools still felt today
• It honours the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, celebrates their resilience and affirms a commitment that every child matters.
The Use of Purple for Zonta Says NO & “Orange the World”
• Organizations such as women’s shelters, Violence Against Women (VAW), and transitional housing in both Canada and United States use purple to represent women who have experienced abuse and violence at the hands of another utilize the colour purple.
• Purple represents peace, courage, survival and honour women who continue to move forward.
• It is used during the month of November and Nov. 25th on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
• Propose that clubs may use the colours purple and orange together to overcome this obstacle, if you desire to do so.
