Our thanks to Zontian Corral Clarke for all her efforts in organizing such a successful morning. WHITE RIBBON - Vision: All women live in safety free from all forms of men’s violence Mission: Making safety a man’s issue too… Overseas Projects The Zonta International Foundation funds the projects and programs of Zonta International. Zonta clubs usually donate one-third of the money they raise to the Zonta International Foundation, utilizing the remaining two-thirds in local projects and From President Hilary Grant programs in line with Zonta’s mission and vision. A for the Zonta Club of Charters Towers was US $5.1 million will be spent during 2014-16. acknowledging White Ribbon Day on November Every contribution is critical to empower women and 25. girls worldwide. A breakfast well supported by community leaders, service clubs and schools was held at Current International Service Funds supported by Henry’s. Charters Towers include Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia US $600,000 and Delaying Early Marriage in Guest speakers-Elvene Whitbread (Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre), Sonya Box (Life Niger US$1,000,000 Without Barriers), Senior Sergeant Graham In Liberia funds are used to equip hospitals to treat Lohmann (Charters Towers Police) and Cr Frank and repair obstetric fistula and to train health care Beveridge (Mayor, Charters Towers Regional providers in fistula management. Council) spoke of the nature of domestic violence and the ongoing problems the victims face in The health and socio economic status of more than their lives. 400 women and girls will be improved through Senior Sergeant Lohmann said there had been a surgery and non surgical procedures. sharp increase in domestic violence cases in Charters Towers in recent years. Increased knowledge and awareness of obstetric fistula in targeted communities will contribute to a Up to November 2015, police had prosecuted 81 25% reduction in the incidence of the condition. breaches of domestic violence orders, up from 70 in 2014. Niger has the highest child marriage prevalence in the White Ribbon Day originated in Canada in 1991 world with 76% of girls married by the age of 18 and and is now active in more than 60 countries. 36% by the age of 15. It is the world’s largest male-led movement to A high proportion of school age girls are not in school end violence against women. and the vast majority of adolescent girls are illiterate.
From President Hilary Grant A for the Zonta Club of Charters Towers was acknowledging White Ribbon Day on November 25. A breakfast well supported by community leaders, service clubs and schools was held at Henry’s. Guest speakers-Elvene Whitbread (Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre), Sonya Box (Life Without Barriers), Senior Sergeant Graham Lohmann (Charters Towers Police) and Cr Frank Beveridge (Mayor, Charters Towers Regional Council) spoke of the nature of domestic violence and the ongoing problems the victims face in their lives. Senior Sergeant Lohmann said there had been a sharp increase in domestic violence cases in Charters Towers in recent years. Up to November 2015, police had prosecuted 81 breaches of domestic violence orders, up from 70 in 2014. White Ribbon Day originated in Canada in 1991 and is now active in more than 60 countries. It is the world’s largest male-led movement to end violence against women. Our thanks to Zontian Corral Clarke for all her efforts in organizing such a successful morning. WHITE RIBBON - Vision: All women live in safety free from all forms of men’s violence Mission: Making safety a man’s issue too… Overseas Projects The Zonta International Foundation funds the projects and programs of Zonta International. Zonta clubs usually donate one-third of the money they raise to the Zonta International Foundation, utilizing the remaining two-thirds in local projects and programs in line with Zonta’s mission and vision. US $5.1 million will be spent during 2014-16. Every contribution is critical to empower women and girls worldwide. Current International Service Funds supported by Charters Towers include Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia US $600,000 and Delaying Early Marriage in Niger US$1,000,000 In Liberia funds are used to equip hospitals to treat and repair obstetric fistula and to train health care providers in fistula management. The health and socio economic status of more than 400 women and girls will be improved through surgery and non surgical procedures. Increased knowledge and awareness of obstetric fistula in targeted communities will contribute to a 25% reduction in the incidence of the condition. Niger has the highest child marriage prevalence in the world with 76% of girls married by the age of 18 and 36% by the age of 15. A high proportion of school age girls are not in school and the vast majority of adolescent girls are illiterate.
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