ZONTA Club of Cebu 1 tied up with three of Cebu City’s largest universities and colleges as well as with Cebu’s premier media organizations including GMA7,
and the SunStar Media Group to promote its advocacy projects on anti-Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC).
Zonta’s educational partners in this campaign are the state-run Cebu Normal University (CNU), the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) and Benedicto
College.
The advocacy projects include producing plays on teenage pregnancy, running oratorical contests, delivering social services at the barangay level and
distributing flyers on the issue of Violence Against Women and Children.
During the 16 Days of Activism, Zonta Club of Cebu 1 launched its Chocolate Advocacy initiative carrying VAWC messages. It was held at the Ayala Activity
Center and a week later, was followed by a Zonta 1 One-Stop Service Day at Barangay Labangon.
Together with GMA 7, LawInc., Chong Hua Hospital, the Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Philippine Navy , Zonta Club of Cebu 1
brings legal, medical and employment services for the marginalized women in various barangays.
The 16 Days culminated with an oratorical contest on “Teenage Pregnancy” at the Tulay National High School.