Committee Responsibilities

• Engage actively in LAA activities to improve the status of women globally.
• Develop resources to assist clubs and members to be effective advocates in their communities.
• Report on successful advocacy outcomes through the Zonta International website and to members directly.
• Promote service projects through linking of outcomes to inform about the status of women, thus emphasizing advocacy through service.
• Work closely with the Zonta International United Nations Committee.

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.

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.

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.