Zonta International was founded in 1919 and is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. The Zonta Club of Owen Sound & Area is one of over 1200 Clubs that make up Zonta International and we are part of District 4. Membership in Zonta means: Making a difference in the quality of life for women and children, locally and globally. Opening doors to...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award The Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women of age 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. ELIGIBILITY Women of any nationality who are students of age 16-19, living or studying in a Zonta district/region at the time of application and demonstrate evidence of...
Celebrated annually on 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) was officially established in 1977 by the United Nations as a day for women’s rights and international peace; however, the earliest International Women’s Day celebration dates back to 1911 when more than one million women and men in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland attended IWD rallies campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, hold public office and end...
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banded together to achieve them in a framework of loyalty, honesty and trustworthiness.Zonta International was founded in 1919 and is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. The Zonta Club of Owen Sound & Area is one of over 1200 Clubs that make up Zonta International and we are part of District 4.
Learn MoreMembership in Zonta International and the Zonta Club of Owen Sound & Area is a rewarding experience. We are an international women’s service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women locally and globally. Membership is a responsibility that requires time, resources, and financial commitments.
Learn MoreCelebrated annually on 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) was officially established in 1977 by the United Nations as a day for women’s rights and international peace; however, the earliest International Women’s Day celebration dates back to 1911 when more than one million women and men in Austria,
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