International Women's Day | Zonta Says Yes to Gender Equity

Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations and a global epidemic.

Zonta is an international human rights organisation, with a goal to build a better world for women and girls. For International Women's Day 2025, all Zonta clubs are involved in taking action to end violence against women. 

From 4 - 14 March, the palm trees on Iron Wharf Place (next to the Sofitel) will be covered in yarn bombing and messages that help raise awareness of domestic violence and its many forms.

• The social and economic benefits of higher education for women and girls
• The urgent need for a human-rights-based approach to climate action
• Barriers to employment, including childcare costs and single parenthood
• The growing crisis of homelessness among women over 55
• The gender gap in superannuation and its long-term impact
• The workforce challenges faced by women with disabilities
• Persistent inequalities in wages and career opportunities
• The increasing representation of women in Australian Parliament
• Unique challenges faced by migrant women
• The intersections of discrimination across different identities
• The disproportionate rates of family violence and discrimination against First Nations women