The Zonta Club of Cebu II, in its cause to empower and advance the status of women, embarks on the challenge to end child marriages among Filipina girls who are often on the receiving end of the adverse consequences of these underage unions. Girls not Brides: Zonta Club of Cebu II joins cause to saving […]
Read MoreA prominent lawyer, Atty. Katrina Legarda, who specializes in family law and an advocate for the rights of women and children has cited and praised Cebu and the Zonta Club of Cebu II for leading in the efforts of protecting Filipino children from online sexual abuse and trafficking. Legarda commends Cebu, Zonta Club of Cebu […]
Read MoreThe Philippines has passed so many laws on gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against women and children (VAWC) but based on a review, these remain an area of utmost concern as it is likened to a “shadow pandemic”. According to Dr. Rhodora Bucoy, former chair of the Philippine Women Commission (PWC), in her keynote message […]
Read MorePAMATI 2020, a Talk on HIV was conceptualized because of the desire to raise awareness for two causes — HIV/AIDS and Violence Against Women where participants were reminded that while there is an existing COVID-19 pandemic, we all have been battling the HIV/AIDS pandemic years prior and up until this point. PAMATI 2020: A talk […]
Read MoreSince 1991, advocates for women’s rights all over the world have marked November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to December 10, Human Rights Day, of each year as the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. It is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the […]
Read MoreStudents of the Z Club of Childlink High School celebrated the “International Day of the Girl Child” 2020 in a very special way via art and painting to express their thoughts and to appeal to the adults to join them create the future they want and deserve, a future that they envision where the gender […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has kept people mostly at home, including the members of the Zonta Club of Cebu II. To keep safe from the dreaded virus, online banking and credit card transactions have been the most convenient way to purchase items be it for groceries, shopping or to pay the bills. Yet, people read about […]
Read MoreThe Zonta Club of Cebu II organized a webinar on the topic, “Resilience in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis” with mental health advocate Cathy Babao as the resource person to mark October 10 as National Mental Health Day and to push for resilience and mental health wellbeing in times of pandemic. Participants in the […]
Read MoreAs the new normal allows virtual interactions and webinars becoming the way of life amid COVID-19, Zonta Club of Cebu II organized “Netiquette (Acceptable way of Communicating on the Internet).” Now, when asked, “Is there an etiquette manual to follow while on teleconferencing and other forms of virtual forums?” Yes, there is, according to Atty. […]
Read MoreArmed with this year’s timely and relevant thrust and theme, “Alignment. Communication. Teamwork,” together with the message “Interact. Innovate. Immerse.” — The Zontians of the Zonta Clubs of Cebu 1 & 2 spearheaded the 2020 District 17 Area 3 Meeting on February 21 to 23, 2020 at the jam-packed Lapu-Lapu 1, Bai Hotel, Cebu City. […]
Read MoreThe “Alimbukad: Basa Pamilya” is a one-of-a-kind family literacy program of the Zonta Club of Cebu II, a nonprofit organization. It is committed to inspiring a passion for reading among children and empowering parents to take leadership in the learning success of their children through reading aloud at home. Zonta Club of Cebu II promotes […]
Read MoreAs an organization that seeks to empower women through service and advocacy, Zonta International believes it is important to recognize its clubs and districts for their outstanding service projects that benefit women in their communities. These awards serve to highlight the incredible service work that Zontians perform to improve the lives of women and girls […]
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