Zonta Club of Ottawa Zonta International s Role in the United Nations Presenters: Valerie Hume Margaret Mitchell October 26, 2011
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1 Zonta Club of Ottawa Zonta International s Role in the United Nations Presenters: Valerie Hume Margaret Mitchell October 26, 2011
2 Agenda October 26, 2011 Zonta International s Role in the United Nations 6:00-7:15 Zonta International Dinner Report from ZD2 Conference-Lynda Pearson! 7:15 7:25 ZI s Relationship Role & Actions with the UN! 7:25 7:35 ZI s Relationship with UN Women! 7:35 8:00 ZI Service Projects with UN Organizations! 8:00 8:15 Zonta Club of Ottawa s Participation in the ZI Projects! 8:15 8:30 Questions and Discussion Zonta Club of Ottawa 2
3 Zl s Relationship Role and Actions with the UN Background ZI Association with UN began in 1946 Accreditation with: ECOSOC and DPI Affiliation with NGO Committees on: Status of Women, UNICEF, UNIFEM, Human Rights Zonta s UN committee members attend briefings from each of the above. Zonta Club of Ottawa 3
4 ZI s Relationship Role and Actions with the UN Interaction with the UN The Zonta UN Committee: receives and disseminates pertinent information from the United Nations to the ZI Board and the membership at large. suggests international advocacy initiatives. promotes relations between the United Nations, its agencies and ZI. Zonta International has representatives in Geneva, Vienna, Paris and New York. New York Zonta Club of Ottawa 4
5 ZI s Relationship Role and Actions with the UN Current Activities The UN Committee is following developments on Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Women s Health (especially maternal health), the trampling of Human Rights, Human Trafficking and, of course, Violence against Women. Zonta International is highly regarded and influential. Zonta Club of Ottawa 5
6 ZI s Relationship Role and Actions with the UN Who s Who? Mary Ann Tarantula ZI UN Committee Chairman Simone Ovart-Bruno: Vice Chairman (Geneva) Eva Maria Kodek-Webra : Vice Chairman (Vienna) Janine N Diaye : Vice Chairman (Paris) ZI Committee members are members of several CoNGO committees including: Status of Women, Human Rights, UNICEF, UNIFEM CoNGO (Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationships with the United Nations) Zonta Club of Ottawa 6
7 Relationship with UN Women Integration of DAW, INSTRAW, OSAGI, UNIFEM Focus: Gender Equality & Women s Empowerment DAW : Division for the Advancement of Women INSTRAW : International Research & Training Institute for the Advancement of Women OSAGI : Office of Special Advisor on Gender Issues & Advancement of Women UNIFEM: United Nations Development Fund for Women Zonta Club of Ottawa 7
8 Relationship with UN Women The new Executive Director & Under Secretary-General ofun Women is Ms Michelle Bachelet. UN Women: 1) operational since Jan. 1, ) advances UN gender equality in the UN system 3) is re-engaging with constituencies that advocated the establishment of UN Women Zonta Club of Ottawa 8
9 UN Women In support of a vision of equality enshrined in the UN charter, UN Women works in the following thematic areas:! enhancing women s economic security and rights,! ending violence against women,! reducing the prevalence of HIV and AIDS among women and girls,! advancing gender justice in democratic governance in stable and fragile states,! elimination of discrimination against women and girls,! achievement of equality amongst women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, peace and security. Zonta Club of Ottawa 9
10 ZI Service Projects in Partnership with UN Agencies 1. Prevention of Mother-to Child Transmission of HIV and Gender- based Violence in Rwanda 1 in co-operation with UNICEF 2. Towards Elimination of Obstetric Fistula and the Reduction of Maternal and New Born Mortality and Morbidity in Liberia in cooperation with UNFPA 3. Safe Cities for Women in Guatemala City and in San Salvador in co-operation with UNIFEM Zonta Club of Ottawa 10
11 ZISVAW Projects (Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women) 1. Burns Violence against Women (UNIFEM) 2. Ensuring a Gender Response, Humanitarian and Early Recovery Response in Haiti (UNIFEM) Zonta Club of Ottawa 11
12 Photos of ZI Service Projects Since 1923, US$11 million to projects benefitting 2 million women in 37 countries. Zonta Club of Ottawa 12
13 Sample: ZI Service Project with UN (Eliminating Obstetric Fistula in Liberia) ZI joins UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) in providing essential drugs, medical equipment to 12 hospitals in 9 counties and ensuring quality care and treatment as well as training for doctors and anaethetists. Zonta Club of Ottawa 13
14 Eliminating Obstetric Fistula and the Reduction of Maternal and Newborn Mortality and Morbidity in Liberia (UNFPA) US$500,000 THE GOAL The program will prevent, treat and manage obstetric fistula and rehabilitate and reintegrate patients who have been treated with a focus of empowering them economically. Back to Life video Zonta Club of Ottawa 14
15 How the Zonta Club of Ottawa can Participate? By Becoming Informed: 1. Check the ZI website, 2. Learn more about the ZI Service projects. They are listed on the back of your new Book Mark. 3. Participate in the Pilot Book Club Project: Catherine s Gift by John Little. Zonta Club of Ottawa 15
16 How the Zonta Club of Ottawa can Participate? worked in Ehio waawarded Dr. Hamlin is hailed an international treasure and is described as a living saint. Since 1959 she has helped victims of fistula in Ethiopia. She was made a Zonta International Honorary member in money for the Our ZI Liaison for District 2, Beryl McMillan, has challenged us to an interesting project; ZCO s Pilot Book Club review. Let s join together and help raise money for the Zonta International Foundation. Zonta Club of Ottawa 16
17 How the Zonta Club of Ottawa can Participate? By being an Advocate: Zonta International s Definition of Advocacy Advocacy is the expression of support for or opposition to a cause, argument or proposal. Advocacy may include influencing laws, legislation or attitudes. Zonta Club of Ottawa 17
18 How the Zonta Club of Ottawa can Participate? By contributing 1/3 of moneys raised by the club for: ZI Service Projects Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA) Jane M. Klausman Award (JMK) Amelia Earhart Award (AE) Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women Projects (ZISVAW) Zonta Club of Ottawa 18
19 Photos of ZI s Service Projects Zonta Club of Ottawa 19
20 Photos of ZI s Service Projects Zonta Club of Ottawa 20
21 Questions and Discussion Val and Marg welcome your input. Zonta Club of Ottawa 21
22 Thank You! Zonta Club of Ottawa 22
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