Zonta and the United Nations
Visiting the United Nations is always a great opportunity for Zonta members. In the
past, many of our members had taken advantage of the League of Women Voters New
York State (LWVNYS) UN Day which has been held in November. Unfortunately, the
LWVNYS is taking a break from their UN Day this year. It is our hope that they will be
reinstating this day in 2019. This would be of particular significance since both Zonta
and the LWVNYS will be celebrating a 100th anniversary and a visit to the United
Nations would be a wonderful way to observe the centennials of both organizations.
Although this event will not take place this year, you may want to think ahead, joining
other Zonta members in attending the Conference of Women (CSW 63) which is being
held March 11-22, 2019. The priority theme is ‘Social protection systems, access to
public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment
of women and girls”. The review theme is “Women’s empowerment and the link to
sustainable development”. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. In the
meantime, you may want to familiarize yourself with the Commission on the Status of
Women and the types of activities that occur during the conference. Zonta International
has provided some initial information on CSW63.
Further details will be forthcoming and will be posted at:
https://www.zonta.org/Global-Impact/Advocacy/CSW/ZontiansatCSW
