Each January, Zonta celebrates the spirit and impact of legendary pilot Amelia Earhart, one of Zonta International's most famous former members. On January 11th we observe Amelia Earhart Day as we commemorate the records she broke 86 years ago and celebrate her contributions to the aerospace industry and her empowerment of women in science. Zonta International invites its districts, clubs, and members to honor Earhart and promote the Amelia Earhart Fellowship during Amelia Earhart Month. Read more here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w6J9Q4kaNk

Celebrating the 2024 Amelia Earhart Fellows

Zonta International celebrates International Women's Day, which takes place on March 8th each year, as Zonta Rose Day. Zonta Rose Day is a time to reflect on past achievements and honor the efforts of people working towards gender equity. Zonta members around the world celebrate in a variety of ways, including: Donating to the Zonta Foundation for Women, Participating in local events, Partnering with similar organizations, Celebrating women's achievements, and Making special donations in honor or memory of women who have empowered us. This is also one of the four days Zonta suggests that clubs are globally aligned to increase ZI’s credibility and visibility on core issues impacting women and girls.

The 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place at the UN Headquarters in New York from March 10 to 21, 2025. The session, also known as CSW69/Beijing+30, will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The priority theme for the session is to review and evaluate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. This event is held in NYC and MOST of the workshops are hybrid - and FREE. All Zonta members and supporters are encouraged to sign up and participate in sessions focused on their areas of interest. The Commission on the Status of Women is an annual opportunity to meet, enjoy fellowship, build bridges to other like-minded organizations, experience Zonta spirit, and become a more knowledgeable and engaged advocate for gender equality. Zonta International hosts annually at least one side event within the Commission on the Status of Women with the emphasis on Zonta’s strategic focus areas. Zonta International’s delegation to the Commission on the Status of Women increases annually by 5% over the previous year.

We hope that you'll be able to join us as we celebrate Berkshire women who are making outstanding contributions to our community on Friday, B/. Contact Pam Knisley at pamela.knisley@gmail.com with questions or if you're interested in being a sponsor of the event. We look forward to a wonderful evening with you!

Help us celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Zonta Club of Northampton Area and honor 9 women chosen for Making A Difference in the lives of women and girls. Learn about the history of this organization which stands for women's equality and empowerment, and meet members and allies who concur that no woman should live in fear of violence.The event is FREE but an RSVP is appreciated to help us plan for light refreshments \Registration is open for the 3/9 (2-5pm) event - email Northampton@zontadistrict1.org

The public is invited to join us in celebrating these women.RSVP by March 4, 2025 at info@ZontaQV.org.5:30 Reception, 6:00 Dinner followed by the Program.Pay at the door for the buffet ($30 for table of 8; $35 individual) or pay online. Details at www.zontaqv.org/women In this spirit, the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley proudly announces its Women Making a Difference Award dinner on March 9th at the Ludlow Country Club. As the theme of this year’s International Women's celebration is Accelerate Action, the club has chosen a keynote speaker who heads an organization fueling progress toward gender equity by funding the most promising solutions, collaborating with results-oriented partners, and by elevating the collective power of local women to take charge, and to lead with purpose; and four women leaders in the community deserving of recognition for exemplifying the ideals of Zonta and inspiring inclusion in their day-to-day work and volunteer efforts.. Keynote: Vanessa Pabón-Hernandez, recently named CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western MA, is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 25 years devoted to community service Honorees:Tanisha Arena, Executive Director of ARISE for Social Justice – occupying the world’s messiest intersection, the space where race, gender, culture, identity, politics, and the law all collide. Attorney Elizabeth Dineen, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a life-long advocate for women and children. Dr. Grace Makari-Judson, a breast cancer specialist and top-rated oncologist, is Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. Elizabeth Wills-O'Gilvie, board member and interim director of Gardening the Community (GTC). is a food policy activist and produce farmer and has made it her mission to address hunger and a shortage of fresh foods in western Massachusetts.