Zonta Says NOW, Crawley (2026)

Through Zonta's health, education and sustainability activities we empower women and men to create a fairer future for everyone. How are women and girls disadvantaged?
80% of people displaced by climate change are women;
Women, as caregivers, and food providers, are more vulnerable when flooding and drought occur;
Women face systematic violence that escalates during periods of instability and can

precipitate early marriage or forced prostitution as a way to survive;
During extreme weather events, women are at greater risk of being injured, killed, displaced and unemployed;
Globally women have less socioeconomic power than men, so it is harder for them to recover from disasters; and
The UN highlights that gender-sensitive responses to climate change are needed – but average female representation on negotiating bodies is well below 30%. "Educating young women and empowering women to come to decision-making tables is the strongest thing that we can do for the climate. When there are more women in boardrooms and in high-level positions in institutions, you get decisions that are wiser and longer-term." Christiana Figueres, a former diplomat from Costa Rica, who headed up the UN Paris climate conference

14/04/2025

Earth Day on 22 April, is a time to reflect on the health of our planet—and the disproportionate impact that environmental changes have on women and girls. As Zontians, we shine a light on how climate change worsens existing inequalities, threatening women’s and girls’ education, employment, safety, and leadership opportunities. Climate-related disasters are on the rise—and so is the urgency to act....

Earth Day on 22 April, is a time to reflect on the health of our planet—and the disproportionate impact that environmental changes have on women and girls. As Zontians, we shine a light on how clim…

08/04/2025

Zonta Says NOW Australia - 13 April Think Tank. Join Associate Professor Carly Cook, a leading conservation scientist and ARC Future Fellow, as she shares how women in science are shaping evidence-based conservation. As a member of the IUCN Green List Expert Assessment Group, Carly works to identify and support places where nature thrives, ensuring protected areas meet the highest standards. Don’t miss this inspiring session on the power of women in conservation!

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1 pm -2.30 pm in WA
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3.00 pm-4.30 pm in Qld, Vic, Tas, NSW, ACT

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26/02/2025

Not sure what Zonta Says NOW to Gender Equal Climate Action is all about? Have three minutes to spare? The video Why Do We Need Zonta Says NOW explains how more frequent and extreme weather events impact the lives of women and girls - widening gender inequality gaps. It also shows what Zontians can do to make life easier for women and girls in our changing world - so they can prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of climate change on the same basis as men.

Not sure what Zonta Says NOW to Gender Equal Climate Action is all about? Have three minutes to spare? The video Why Do We Need Zonta Says NOW explains how more frequent and extreme weather events …

30/01/2025

Heatwaves are our deadliest environmental disaster. Sweltering Cities is the national community voice for heat safety. It is working with many community organisations, including the Australian Red Cross, to launch the first ever Australian Extreme Heat Awareness Day on 5 February 2025. How can you get involved? Visit the campaign page for ideas including how you can: Check-in with neighbours, family and friends to make sure they are OK…...

Heatwaves are our deadliest environmental disaster. Sweltering Cities is the national community voice for heat safety. It is working with many community organisations, including the Australian Red …

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