Zonta Club of Bluffton

We are so excited to have our Bluffton native Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin at our NAMIWalk event this Saturday, October 9th, 2021 from 8:30am until noon. 🚶📆

NAMIWalks is an event that units across the country, virtually and in person to support mental health. Julia Herrin's platform focuses on empowering young people to use social media in a positive way, building self-esteem, and becoming a catalyst for change. We want our future to have mentally strong young people who are strong enough to speak out like Miss South Carolina. 💪

Join us in-person at Coligny Beach in Hilton Head or virtually in your own way. There is no fee to register for this event, but donations are appreciated. Every individual who personally raises $100 will be recognized on walk day with our event t-shirt.

Honoring our past, forever forging forward.

is the perfect time for us to reflect on just how far we've come. Women like Betty Friedan are the reason for that. Friedan was an icon in the women's rights movement and became a household name with her book The Feminine Mystique in 1963. Her writing explored the idea of women finding personal fulfillment outside of their traditional roles, creating a new standard for female empowerment. She co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966 and advocated for an increased role for women in the political arena. Friedan was a pioneer of feminism and women's rights. She exceeded expectations. She dared to be more. So let's cheers to her - and every woman, today and every day.
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Say hooray for chlorophyll, because February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day is an opportunity to place a much-needed focus on the accomplishments of women and girls in science. We should also take a chance to discuss the improvements society can take to increase the number of women in science and better help them succeed. Have some fun today by learning about female scientists and support young women in pursuit of a STEM career.

https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE - February 11, 2020 | National Today February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Check out the conferences going on and all the ways you can promote this important day.

Staggering.

440 High Heels Installed on Giant Wall to Honor Female Victims of Domestic Violence Each pair represents a woman in Turkey that was killed by her partner in 2018.

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19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote was passed 100 years ago today The 19th Amendment was born out of Progressive Era politics

Most women look forward to their wedding day all of their life. But these weddings are anything but fairy tale. Over 15 millions girls under the age of 18 are married every single year. This alarming rate of 'child' brides is a horrifying reality. On this International , help Zonta International and Unchained At Last spread awareness of this unsettling human-rights abuse by sharing this image along w/ the hashtags and

The Zonta Club of Bluffton is collecting feminine hygiene products for those in financial crisis. Supplies are low - We need your help - please help us spread the word!!!!

Drop off locations:
Ameriprise Financial – Moss Creek Village
Bluffton Chamber of Commerce – Goethe Road
Bluffton High School – Z-Club members
Burke’s Pharmacy – Main Street, HHI
Cornerstone Church – May River Road
CrossFit May River – Sable Drive
South Atlantic Bank – Sheridan Park
South State Bank – Exchange Street, HHI
Southern Barrel Brewing Co – Buckwalter Place
Wiseman Law Firm – New Orleans Rd, HHI

Florida Becomes First State to Teach Human Trafficking Prevention in Schools The State Board of Education has unanimously approved a new rule requiring instruction in child trafficking prevention for students in grades K-12. With this approval, Florida will be the first state

Bluffton, we need your help!
Fighting for Change, One Month at a Time!

Our will provide more than menstrual products to those in need; it can restore dignity to women who may be forced to choose between hygiene and food.

Bluffton, we need your help! Donate tampons, menstrual pads and panty liners at any of our donation locations -
Ameriprise Fin’l - Moss Creek
Bluffton Chamber - Goethe Rd
BLHS Z-Club members
Burke’s Pharmacy - HHI
Cornerstone Church - May River
CrossFit May River - Sable Rd
South Atlantic Bank - Sheridan
South State Bank - Exchange St HHI
Southern Barrel Brewing - Buckwalter Place

ALL donations will stay local and serve women at our local r**e crisis/domestic violence shelter (Hopeful Horizons), as well as, our local high schools and middle schools. Period kits may also support women in need due to natural disasters such as hurricanes and fire.

Astonishing new report...

'Tip Of The Iceberg' — 1 In 16 Women Report First Sexual Experience As R**e The average age of those who were r**ed was around 15, and their assailants were typically older partners. Women who were r**ed had a greater likelihood of long-term health problems.

“Cases of likely human trafficking reported to the National Hotline jumped by 25 percent in 2018 over the previous year.”

Read more about the state of human trafficking in the U.S. using the link below.

Human trafficking cases jump by 25% in 2018 What does this mean for the anti-trafficking field?

3 Reasons Familial Trafficking Often Goes Unnoticed - Elijah Rising Familial trafficking is one of the most challenging types of domestic minor s*x trafficking types to detect. Most children are introduced as early as...

If you think child trafficking doesn’t happen close to home, think again. The realities are frightening but we all must be aware.

7 child trafficking victims rescued in Georgia during month-long FBI operation Seven child trafficking victims — the youngest just 15 years old — were rescued in Georg...

Learn about the Homeless Period Project - a cause we are supporting.

The next time you are in a Spartanburg County Public Libraries
go by and check out the restroom. You will see these baskets with pads, tampons, and liners for anyone in need! Each branch is also now a drop off location for HPP items you would like to donate. We are super thrilled to partner with Spartanburg County Public Libraries to make these items more accessible for those in need! A special thanks to Susan Myers for taking the lead on this.

This is so much fun!

Calling all men (and the women who love them): we need YOU to join us at the Bluffton promenade to "Be Heeled" and raise awareness with us tomorrow night! It's fun, it's easy and did we mention we're giving away a free beer for all who give it a go?! Learn more: You've Been Heeled - men's awareness walk

Get ready to walk in your heels gentlemen, tomorrow is the big day! Join us from 6-8 pm in the Promenade Thursday evening to support an important cause and enjoy some fun entertainment provided by our participants in the You've Been Heeled walk. Walk against

https://rebrand.ly/heeled

You've Been Heeled! What is it? The Zonta Club of Bluffton is asking YOU to put your best foot forward to take a stand against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. You've Been Heeled is an opportunity for Bluffton men to help raise awareness of domestic violence and s*xual assault by stepping into brand new pairs of l...

Trump signs law to punish websites for s*x trafficking U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at penalizing ...

When nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men have experienced domestic violence, how is it still socially acceptable to casually call an everyday item of clothing worn by millions a “wife beater?”

That's why, this Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Wifelovers Apparel is launching a new line of unis*x tank tops in partnership with NO MORE to change the culture and establish once and for all that a tank top is .

Help us change the culture and put an end to "wife beaters" by getting a wifelovers tank top today!
The good news? 100% of profits from every tank top go directly to help stop and prevent domestic violence.

Petition Wifelovers apparel is a social campaign that aims to change the definition of a white tank from wifebeater to wifelover. You can buy a beautifully designed wifelover and %100 of profits is used to end domestic violence in partnership with nomore.org

Each year, 12 million girls are married before the age of 18.
That is 23 girls every minute.
Nearly 1 every 2 seconds.

Today is the International Day of the Girl - Help support ZONTA in fighting child marriage.

“Empowerment of and investment in girls are key to breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights”

-United Nations Resolution 66/170

In 2011, as the result of youth advocacy around the world, the United Nations declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. Its mission is “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.” It’s a day when activist groups come together under the same goal to highlight, discuss, and take action to advance rights and opportunities for girls everywhere.

October 11 is not just a day; it’s a movement.
A worldwide revolution.

We want ourselves, and girls everywhere, to be seen as equals, in the eyes of others and in our own eyes.

NEW DATE, SAME GREAT CAUSE: Due to the uncertainty of the storms surrounding hurricane Michael, we are postponing the You've Been Heeled - men's awareness walk that was previously scheduled for this Thursday. We hope you will all "heel" with us on November 8th for a great event!

Sobering statistics like this is why we have organized the You've Been Heeled - men's awareness walk. The Club of is dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence and s*xual assault and its effects on those in our community.

Our You've Been Heeled event is one week away!! It's not too late to join and take a stand against domestic violence and s*xual assault. Walk a lap for a GREAT cause. Join us next week from 6-8 pm in the Promenade.

https://rebrand.ly/heeled

You've Been Heeled! What is it? The Zonta Club of Bluffton is asking YOU to put your best foot forward to take a stand against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. You've Been Heeled is an opportunity for Bluffton men to help raise awareness of domestic violence and s*xual assault by stepping into brand new pairs of l...

Zonta of Bluffton is determined to spread awareness in our community about the serious causes and effects of violence against women.

Don't miss out, our event is fast approaching. Bring your best team forward to participate in You've Been Heeled, a fun men's “heeled shoe” walk to raise awareness in the Bluffton Community about violence against women.

We are looking to expand our club. We're looking for like-minded women AND men who want to change the current culture of inequality and help empower women. Join the Zonta Club of Bluffton today.

Annually, more than 10 million men and women are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Join the Zonta Club of Bluffton to raise awareness and support a serious issue.

Ladies, challenge the men in your life to take a stand and support a great cause while having some fun! Join us for our free event: “You've Been Heeled” where area men will briefly walk heels to raise awareness of domestic violence.

https://rebrand.ly/heeled

18,500,000 mental health visits are due to intimate partner violence every year. Zonta is here to raise awareness and advocate for women while fighting to put an end to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence.

Calling all mermaids!!
Spartina is donating 10% of all sales to Hopeful Horizons on Wed, Sept 27, 6-8pm from the
Spartina Outlet location at Tanger 2.

Dare to “walk in her shoes?” We’re calling all men to participate in our event to support the fight against domestic violence and s*xual assault. to

Every 98 seconds, an American is s*xually assaulted. Every 8 minutes, that victim is a child. Meanwhile, only 6 out of every 1,000 perpetrators ends up in prison. Help put an end to this violence by supporting the Zonta Club and our mission to empower and advocate for women.

45.9% of South Carolina women and 17.8% of men in our state report being victims of s*xual violence or coercion other than r**e. (www.cdc.gov).

We’re asking for 100 men to participate in our event and take a brief “walk in her shoes” to raise awareness for violence against women. Join us on October 11th from 6-8 pm.

https://rebrand.ly/heeled

You've Been Heeled! What is it? The Zonta Club of Bluffton is asking YOU to put your best foot forward to take a stand against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. You've Been Heeled is an opportunity for Bluffton men to help raise awareness of domestic violence and s*xual assault by stepping into brand new pairs of l...

Studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. Zonta's mission is to raise awareness in the community in an effort to prevent the causes and effects of domestic violence on women and children.

Zonta focuses on creating an equal future for women and girls while developing leaders who will advocate for sustainable change to improve gender equality. Join the Bluffton chapter today!