Whereas:
Zonta International has adopted the eradication of
violence against women of all generations as its primary service focus locally
and internationally and has adopted the STAR Network Bosnia and Herzegovina
Anti-Trafficking Community Mobilization Project as one of its International
Programs;
Whereas:
The Geographical area of District 11 of Zonta
International is a destination market for the trafficking of women in sex
trades, women as slave workers in farm and service industries as well as other
forms of human slavery;
And Whereas;
Members of Zonta have dedicated themselves to
international and local aimed at eliminating practices, which endanger
women;
BE IT RESOLVED therefore that:
1. District 11
members may educate themselves about human trafficking in their local areas and
beyond.
2. District 11 members may draw upon their diverse expertise and
resources to develop strategies and seek partners to educate the public about
human trafficking within its borders and beyond.
3. The District 11 Board
will aid local clubs and areas to combine their efforts and encourage
communication and cooperation among clubs to make their individual efforts more
effective.
4. District 11 will encourage efforts to provide social,
emotional, physical health, financial status and security for the empowerment of
women victims of trafficking within our District.
ADOPTED 10/1/04 BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
REFERRED TO INTERNATIONAL ZISVAW COMMITTEE FOR
FURTHER ACTION.
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