| CEDAW 2010-2012 |
| Women and Climate Change | pdf New July 2011 |
| Women and Climate Change Resources | pdf New July 2011 |
| Women in Parliament in 2010 (Inter-Parliamentary Union) | pdf |
| Legislative Reform to Support the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (UNICEF) | pdf |
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| CEDAW Country Reports and Possible Advocacy Actions |
| Zonta and CEDAW Signatures/Reports - Current to 51st Session (2012) | pdf New July 2011 |
| Potential Advocacy Actions RE CEDAW Reports' Contents, Late Submission and Where Optional Protocol Not Signed/Ratified | pdf New July 2011 |
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| Policies |
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Advocacy Policy | pdf |
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Affiliation Policy | pdf |
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| LAA Committee Newsletter |
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October 2011 | pdf |
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| Actions this Biennium will help Zontians to: |
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Link Zonta's Objects (a) and (c) to CEDAW Articles |
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Advocacy Framework | pdf | ppt |
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Link Advocacy with service and ensure that these activities focus on Zonta's primary Objects |
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Advocacy/Service Project Scorecard | pdf | ppt |
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Establish when it is appropriate to take actions and at what level |
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Advocacy - When to Take Action and at What Level | pdf |
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Describe how advocacy should proceed |
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Advocacy Process Checklist | pdf |
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Advocacy Protocol | pdf | doc Updated September 2010 |
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Applying Zonta's Scorecard to 2008-2010 International Service and ZISVAW Projects |
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ISP and ZISVAW Scorecards | ppt |
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Zonta Countries CEDAW Signature/Ratification Report | pdf Updated March 2010 |
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This is a list of Zonta Countries (in alphabetical order), showing the date on which they signed/ratified CEDAW and the Optional Protocol, their latest Country Report to CEDAW and any NGO/Shadow Reports.
The last column needs your assistance in finding any other NGO or "Shadow" reports. If you do find any which link to the latest report for your country, please email details (preferabley a URL or electronic copy) to the LAA Committee.
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| Examples of Advocacy |
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Colorado Zontians Success: Resolution Passed to Ratify CEDAW
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Summary of Action | pdf |
| Advocacy Lessons Learned | pdf |
| Colorado Resolution | pdf |
| Legislative Briefing on CEDAW | pdf |
| Cover Letter to Colorado Legislators | pdf |
| Public Participation in Legislative Hearing | pdf |
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Zonta Club of Brussel Zavel
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LAA Activity - Sisterhood in the Internet Cloud | doc |
| Scorecard for Activity | pdf |
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District 11: CEDAW Ratification
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CEDAW Resolution for District 11 | doc |
| CEDAW Resolution for Zonta Club of... | doc |
| Template Letter for Club to Senators | doc |
| Template Letter for Club Member to Senators | doc |
| Template Letter for Club Member to Senate Foreign Relations Committee | doc |
| Template Letter for Club Member to Any Senator | doc |
| US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Contact List | doc |
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| LAA Resources |
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LAA Powerpoint | ppt |
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Slides 1-13: Advocacy definition (current)
Slides 14-16: Advocacy protocol
Slide 17: Linking advocacy with awards/programs
Slides 18-20: Lobbying explanation
Slides 21-25: For US Clubs - tax implications
Slide 26: Caution re: letter writing
Slides 27-30: Legislative Awareness
Slides 31-34: Advocacy Checklist
Slides 35-36: Zonta Resources
Slides 37-39: Other Resources
Slide 40: Contacts
These notes on LAA are provided for use by members, clubs and districts at Zonta meetings only (club, area, district); they are not for 'external' use or dissemination.
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| ZI and Disaster Relief (from The Zontian February 2010) | pdf June 2010 |
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| 2010 CSW (Commission on the Status of Women) - New York |
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Hillary Clinton Speech to CSW - 12 March 2010 |
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OSAGI Presentation to CSW - 3 March 2010 |
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(Download Real Player to view these videos) |
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Photos of Zonta at CSW |
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| Media Items |
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1. Gendercide - What happened to 100 million baby girls? (The Economist, 6 March 2010) | pdf June 2010 |
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2. Widows - You Become A Zero (Women's Weekly, January 2008) | pdf June 2010 |
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| Club / District Activities |
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1. Legislative Awareness and Advocacy Quiz | Quiz | Answers June 2010 |
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2. Zonta Convention - LAA Presentation | ppt August 2010 |
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(This presentation refers to the two media items listed above.) |
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Please note: Materials are for use by Zonta members, clubs, areas and districts only and should not be distributed to other groups, individuals or organizations. The LAA Committee requests that materials not be altered as the content has been approved.
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| Other materials will be added to this page progressively during the biennium. |