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Froclamatlon
WHEREAS Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are
recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a
world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on
an equal basis with men; and
WHEREAS Zonta International imagines a world where no woman lives in fear of
violence. Through the "Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women" campaign, members and
allies stand together, uniting our voices to advocate for all those who have suffered gender-based
violence; and
WHEREAS violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights
violations and a global epidemic. It knows no national or cultural barriers; it takes place at
home, in the workplace and in open spaces, and affects millions of women and girls in peacetime
and conflict. It includes psychological, physical, and sexual violence. Violence against women
and girls threatens countries, inhibits economic progress, and prevents women from contributing
to their community ad creating better lives for themselves and their families; and
WHEREAS in order to fully recover from COVID-19 and build a better future for
women and girls, we must commit to working together and ensuring that human rights are at the
forefront of recovery efforts; and
WHEREAS during the 16 Days of Activism — November 25 to December 10, Zonta
Club Hilo will participate in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign, taking
local actions to influence the making and implementation of laws, as well as changing gender-
based attitudes and behaviors to end violence against women.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MITCHELL D. ROTH, Mayor of the County of Hawai`i, do
hereby proclaim,November 2.5'11—December 10th, 2022, as
ZONTA SAYS NO TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN CAMPAIGN
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM
in the County of Hawai`i and I encourage all residents to prevent gender-based violence by
educating the community on its harm, to advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and to
act in service on their behalf. Together we can make the world safer for women and girls now
and in future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused The Seal of the
County of Hawai`i to be affixed. Done this 25th day of November 2022, in Hilo, Hawai`i.
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a MITCHELL D. ROTH
MAYOR
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