Peconic Bay Zonta Offers Support to Victims of Domestic Violence

To mark Zonta International's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, November 25 through December 10, Peconic Bay Zonta has donated $250 to The Retreat, a nonprofit agency in East Hampton, NY, that provides safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse. Peconic Bay’s donation will provide counseling for a survivor.

Violence against women is a widespread problem. Thirty percent of women worldwide report they have experienced physical or sexual violence by their intimate partner. Here's another disturbing statistic: 73 percent of women journalists have experienced online violence in the course of their work, including threats of physical and sexual violence. Then there's female genital cutting, child marriage and human trafficking – all forms of violence against women and girls.

 

Calling attention to this international epidemic, Peconic Bay members are wearing orange during the 16 days of activism, the signature color of this campaign. As a bright and optimistic color, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls.

 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. Help is available 24/7/365.