Why Zonta?

We believe in making the world a better place by empowering women.
We find joy in doing this in a supportive community of like-minded professionals from diverse countries and cultures.

Our Causes
Zonta stands for women’s rights. We advocate for equality, education and an end to child marriage and gender-based violence.

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Our Programs
Zonta expands opportunities for women and girls through our international education programs and service projects.

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Our News and Events
We shall not rest until women’s rights are recognized as human rights. See the actions our members and partners are taking to achieve our mission.

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Get Involved

Are you ready to join the thousands of Zonta members and partners worldwide who are currently making sustainable differences to benefit women and girls?

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Local Actions

Global Initiatives

We will End Child Marriage

Almost 650 million women alive today were married before turning 18.

We say NO to Violence Against Women and Girls

About 2 in 3 women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner.

We will Close the Gender Gap in education

Every additional year of primary school increases girls' eventual wages by 10-20 percent.