UN CommitteeDistrict Meeting 2013
Sundsvall2013-05-25
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MaryLou Espiritu OlssonD21 UN Committee Chair
MISSIONAdvance the Status of Women Worldwide
VISIONA Leading Advocate and Organization of Choice
2012-2014 GoalsCredibility & Visibility, Aligned Governance, Financially Sound
ServiceInternational Service Projects and ZiSVAWlocal projects funding+ local hands-on projects
ScholarshipsAE, JMK, YWPA+ locally funded scholarships
AdvocacyAdvisory at UN + CoE,Events/partnering:16 days, IWD, AE DayPublications: The Zontian, Webinars, research, policy papers, e-newsletters & stories of what works
On a Foundation of Honest and Trustworthy Accountability(semi-annual reporting from Districts & Committees & annual reporting from Clubs)
Zonta International biennium goal achievements public
2008, UN Secretary General
2009, UN Women
2012, Zonta International
The United Nations is the only place where governments come together to ponder the large issues that face the planet.
Zonta International is the leading advocate at the United Nations for women’s equality in all spheres of life.
Zonta International has a general consultative status at the United Nations.
Issues we are most concerned withViolence against women
Violence against women in conflict and post conflict areas
Trafficking
Female genital mutilation
Women’s health
Femicide
Child marriage
Sexual violence
Physical abuse
Rape as method of warfare
Domestic violenceSexual harassment
Honour killing
Dowry murder
Psychological abuse
Deprivation of liberty
Acid attack
Breast flattening
Forced abortionSexual slavery
Marital rape
Rape
Stalking
Forced marriage
Forced sterilisation
Forced pregnancy
Bride burning
Emotional abuse
Forced prostitution
Infanticide of baby girls
Threats Sexual assault
Molestation
Verbal harassment
Eve teasing
Coercion
Battering Incest Discrimination
How do we influence these issues• In all our locations, ZI UN Committee members belong to
– NGO Committees on the Status of Women– NGO Committee on Trafficking– NGO Committee on UNICEF– Human Rights Committee– Committee on Aging– Working Group on Girls
• By working together in collaboration with other NGOs, we have more strength to influence member states and their missions to the UN
• By making statements to commissions and bureaus such as the UN Commission on the Status of Women and the CEDAW Committee
• By making statements to high level meetings on issues that are of importance to Zonta
Zonta at the United Nations
Trusteeship Council International Court of Justice Secretariat
Specialized Agencies
General Assembly Security Council Economic and Social Council
New YorkGenevaParisVienna
Instruments
Zonta’s objects and policies
Peace and Development, Justice, Human Dignity and Well-being for all people
Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, CEDAW - Articles 1-16
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – 12 Critical Areas of Concern
The Millenium Development Goals – MDG 3 and 5
Conventions and Protocols, Declarations and Resolutions
International Bill of Human Rights, Core Human Rights Instruments
International Advocacy Days
Zonta International’s Objects• To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health, and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy• To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions• To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms• To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world
Violation of
human rights
Zonta International Advocacy Policy Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
Letter of Protest
Send statement to the ambassador (of the country to
register protest against) to the UN in NY
D21 through D21
UN CC
Registration of Letter of Protest
Write and sign a statement
Write letter of protest
Consult with ZIP
Send letter of protest to ZI
through ZI UN CC
ZI UN CC
ZI through
ZIP
Quick ways to get involved
Observe important advocacy days
Take part in the 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Support ZISVAW projects
Join the Zonta Says No Campaign
Violence and DiscriminationViolence and discrimination against women is an obstacle to the
achievement of the objectives of equality, development and peace.
Violence and discrimination against women both violates and impairs or nullifies the enjoyment by women of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
WE SAY NO TO VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION
BECAUSE WE ALL HAVEFUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO
DEVELOPMENT AND EQUALITY, PEACE AND SECURITY.