Advocacy Update
Zonta District 12, Area 3 discussed key advocacy projects in the latest meeting. Updates on the Equal Rights Amendment, federal legislation, Colorado proposed bills, and the District 12 advocacy project were highlighted. Take action on important issues affecting women's rights and domestic violence prevention.
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Advocacy Update January 22, 2022 Zonta District 12, Area 3 Meeting Presentation by Denise Parrish, D12 Advocacy Chair parrishzonta@gmail.com
Equal Rights Amendment Update Virginia was the 38thstate to ratify the ERA, ratification finalized on January 27, 2020 If no controversy about timelines and dates, the ERA would be effective next week (2 years after final ratification) January 27, 2022 Make a fuss about the ERA Raise Awareness Virginia, Illinois, Nevada appealing ruling denying request that the Archivist publish the ERA and consider it part of U.S. Constitution Court dismissed the case ruling that the Archivist s failure to publish caused no harm, so the states had no standing to sue ZontaUSA Advocacy Caucus signed onto an Amicus Curiae Brief of the ERA Coalition in support of the appeal Brief focused on harm that would / does occur without the ERA in place Filed January 10, 2022 More that 50 groups signed onto this brief supporting VA, IL, NV
Federal Legislation / Advocacy Action Zonta USA Advocacy Action Center (Fast Action Friday) https://www.votervoice.net/Zonta/home Sample of Bills to Weigh in on S 2655, Ensuring Forensic Care for All Victims Act S 1658,Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act H R 4898, Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency on Campus Sexual Violence Act S 423 & H R 957, Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act H R 260, The Women and Climate Change Act of 2021 S 1697 & H R 3352, Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2021
Colorado Proposed Legislation S 22-049, Updating Victim Rights Act https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb22-049 Sponsors Sen Rhonda Fields, Sen Bob Gardner, Rep Kerry Tipper, Rep Terri Carver Reproductive Rights Related Bills HB 22-1047, Protecting Human Life at Conception HB 22-1075, Induced Termination of Pregnancy State Registrar HB 22-1079, Abolishing Abortion in Colorado
District 12 Advocacy Project Raise some Awareness about the Need to End Domestic Violence Posters, Signs, Pledges Community Event Activity to Make a Difference Respect Women and Girls opening salvo to changing behavior Respect is calling out harmful comments, behaviours, attitudes. (from Respect Victoria) Educate on Signs of Domestic Violence Learn how to talk to those experiencing abuse and what decisions need to be made while being abused
Sample VAW Activities Community Discussion In Her Shoes https://wscadv.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/In-Her-Shoes-FAQ-.pdf Angel Shot If a patron asks for an Angel Shot, they feel unsafe in some way. The staff can help get them out of there or ask the one making them uncomfortable to leave. Code Word is indicated on posters in the Women s Restroom https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/02/16/angel-shots-ask-angela-answer- preventing-date-rape-/97948252/ Safe Bars Training Bar Staff to Stand Up Against Sexual Violence https://safebars.org/ Webinar What Does Misogyny Look Like and Why Should We Care?
Sample VAW Activities Red Sand Project As a group, pour the red sand in sidewalk cracks and highlight the ways people are vulnerable to exploitation. https://redsandproject.org/ REDress Project Started in Canada. Focuses on missing or murdered women Visual reminder of the staggering number of women who are no longer with us. https://www.jaimeblackartist.com/exhibitions/ Ask Places of Worship to include a Moment of Silence to remember domestic abuse victims A Walk in Her Footsteps High School Campaign Orange Paper Footprints lined up the main school hallway for a visual impact
District 12 Advocacy Sharing Sessions Schedule Zoom meeting every couple of months where Zontians in D12 can share ideas, ask questions, learn about latest projects on Advocacy First meeting February 9th at 6:30 MDT https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85237026150?pwd=U1NJTlZvb25IOXNHQ WM4WlZiRTgvUT09
