At Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II, we stand firmly against the pervasive issue of street harassment, which continues to undermine the safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls in the Philippines. Despite legal protections like the Safe Spaces Act, cultural attitudes and normalized behaviors perpetuate an environment where harassment is dismissed as trivial […]
Over the past five years, Zonta International has championed the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and child marriage, particularly in the Philippines. Through its advocacy efforts and the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Zonta has achieved significant milestones, fostering social change and legislative progress to protect women and children globally and locally. […]
As part of Zonta International’s mission, Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II places a strong emphasis on United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #5 (SDG #5): Gender Equality, recognizing it as one of the most crucial areas where significant progress is still needed. The club’s ongoing advocacy focuses on addressing key challenges Filipino women and girls […]
October 11, 2025 | Zonta Club of Greater Rizal’s International Day of the Girl Child: Addressing the Challenges Facing Girls in the Philippines The International Day of the Girl Child, observed every year on October 11, is a reminder to reflect on the unique challenges that girls face globally. In the Philippines, these challenges […]
The fight against sexual exploitation and human trafficking is an uphill battle, but one that Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II (ZRGRII) has committed to with unwavering determination. Since August 2024, ZRGRII has been in partnership with Wipe Every Tear, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women trapped in prostitution and helping them rebuild […]
Women’s health has long been a central focus for Zonta Club of Greater Rizal II (ZCGR2). For years, the club’s flagship project has been its Cancer Clearance Test for Women, a program designed to raise awareness and provide preventive health screenings for diseases that disproportionately affect women. In particular, uterine and ovarian cancer are silent […]