16 Days of Activism in focus 25 November to 10 December 2022
Zonta Club of Hong Kong Partnered with Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre and HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre in Kwai Tsing to Says No to Violence Against Women
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Violence Against Women and Girls remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violation worldwide affecting more than an estimated 1 in 3 women, a figure that has remained largely unchanged over the last decade. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified violence against women and a recent study finds that almost 40% of Hong Kong women have experienced sexual abuse. These figures, however, according to WHO, are under reported.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong is part of Zonta International, a global organization of executives, chartered in 1972, was the first Club of Zonta International established in Hong Kong. Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Every year, during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December), Zonta clubs and Zontians around the world take action and advocate to end gender-based violence, raise public awareness of gender equality and mobilize people everywhere to bring changes.
Eva Ip, President of Zonta Club of Hong Kong said, “This year is like no other. As part of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, Zonta Club of Hong Kong will engage its members and the public to support the “Victim-for-Victim” (V4V) program launched by TWGHs CEASE Crisis Centre and “Journey of Empowerment” community project launched by HKSKH LMC with a series of activities during the 16 Days of Activism”.
V4V Survivor-mentors Endorsement Ceremony
Zonta Club of Hong Kong has partnered with Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre on the Victim-for-Victim (V4V) program. CEASE Crisis Centre has been providing crisis intervention and support services, serving victims of sexual violence, individuals or families encountering intimate partner violence or family crisis. CEASE Crisis Centre also provides short-term accommodation service to assist those victims who are temporarily not suitable to return home or those individuals or families in crisis.
Over 80% of those victims are women in the working age range. V4V program is designed to provide after-care service and continuous support to female survivors to pave their way to re-enter the society. The workshops held in our soft launch include Eye Care Workshop focusing on eye care of the women survivors, victims and their children and IT workshop on parent-child related apps. Our Zontian, Dr Christine Wu, gave a talk and answered questions around different eye concerns including childhood myopia, eye care from increasing screen time and laser refractive surgeries.
We have solicited sponsorship from various corporate for 15 old cell phones and 60 free 4G plans. The refurnished phones and 4G plan are made available to victims of domestic violence under the V4V program for making emergency calls.
At the V4V Survivor-mentors Endorsement Ceremony to be held on 3 December 2022, V4V women survivor-mentors will be officially appointed and empowered with the role of mentoring and supporting the women victim-mentees. The V4V program aims at helping the women victims by building their sense of security and rebuilding trust, reviewing oneself and rebuilding as well as connecting with others. The women survivors will share their stories with the victims, and support and guide them through difficult times.
Journey of Empowerment “Bringing Changes to Women with Mutual Support” Day
Zonta Club of Hong Kong has also partnered with HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre in Kwai Tsing district on the “Journey of Empowerment” program. Kwai Tsing district is among the districts with the most reported cases of domestic violence and abuses last year. The program aims at supporting and coaching deprived and vulnerable women in Kwai Tsing district, enabling them to identify their challenges and stress early and providing emotional support and counselling for women facing family violence. Women volunteers will be recruited and trained as Ambassadors which will enhance peers support and identify and help women who suffer from intimate partner violence.
At the Journey of Empowerment “Bringing Changes to Women with Mutual Support” Day to be held on 10 December 2022, HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre will hold a music therapy workshop where deprived and vulnerable women can improve communication skills, manage emotions, boost concentration and build self-confidence, which can also bring harmony to body, soul and spirit. There will also be a talk on psychological health and emotional management to promote the practice of mindfulness and deep breathing exercises, to help calm emotions and improve the physical and mental health in families.
Z Clubs’ Involvement in the Campaign
This year, the six Z clubs sponsored by Zonta Club of Hong Kong will take part in the 16 Days of Activism Campaign by participating in “Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women” Unity Chain. Students will write a message on a strip of orange paper to express their views on gender equality. The orange paper will be glued or stapled together, forming long chains that will represent the power of uniting for a common cause – Zonta Says NO (ZSN) to Violence Against Women. The photo of the most impactful ZSN unity chain will be uploaded to Zonta International’s “Zonta Says No” website.
A world without violence will better enable women and girls reach their academic and professional goals; achieve economic independence; build careers and contribute to the development of their communities and society.
Together, let’s build a better world for women and girls. The time is NOW!
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Zonta Club of Hong Kong sponsors Z Club in six schools: Good Hope School, Hong Kong International School, St. Mary’s Canossian College, St. Paul’s Convent School, St. Stephen’s Girls’ College and True Light Girls’ College. The program aims to nurture secondary school students to organize meaningful student-led service and advocacy activities that develop their communication and leadership skills, explore career alternatives, and increase their international awareness and understanding.
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香港崇德社與東華三院芷若園攜手合辦的逆風妍展計劃 (V4V) 及 與香港聖公會麥理浩夫人中心葵青家庭活動部舉辦的「動力「女」程」婦女社區計劃一起「向婦女暴力說不」
十六日行動焦點:
根據世界衛生組織(WHO)報告, 針對女性的暴力是當今最普遍的侵犯人權行為，在全球範圍內有三分之一婦女及女孩遭受暴力侵害， 這數字與過去十年調查結果基本一致。 新冠大流行加強了針對婦女的各種暴力，最新報告發現接近百分之四十的香港婦女曾遭受性暴力， 世衛估計實際數字可能會更高。
香港崇德社是國際崇德社的一員，在1972年創立，是香港首個成立的崇德社。國際崇德社結合不同國家志同道合的專業人士，致力通過服務與倡導提升婦女社會地位。國際崇德社以每年的11月25日至12月10日為「向婦女暴力說不」“十六日行動” (Zonta Says No to Violence Against Women “16 Days of Activism”)，全球各崇德社及其會員團結一致發起行動並倡議結束向婦女暴力，希望引起公眾關注性別平等及動員世界各地的人為此帶來改變。
香港崇德社會長葉小慧稱：該會一如以往參與國際崇德社的”十六日行動”，發動全員及公眾支持東華三院芷若園推出的”逆風妍展計劃(V4V)” 及香港聖公會麥理浩夫人中心推出的“「動力「女」程」婦女社區計劃” ，在“十六日行動”展開連串活動。
十二月三日V4V沿途有你 齊心護航啟動禮
香港崇德社與東華三院芷若園攜手舉辦V4V計劃。芷若園是一所危機介入及支援中心， 主要為性暴力受害人，包括個人或其家庭，在面對家庭暴力或其他家庭危機時提供全面的支援， 中心亦為受害人提供短期住宿服務，個案跟進及專業轉介等。
受害人當中有超過八成婦女為勞動人口的年齡， V4V計劃旨為協助她們適應新生活和家庭上的轉變， 重建個人自信, 並展開人生新一頁。 迄今已啟動的工作坊包括為受害婦女及婦女朋輩輔導員設計的護眼講座及親子app實戰工房。香港崇德社會員吳天心眼科專科醫生主講護眼工作坊，為婦女介紹兒童常見眼疾, 疫情下屏幕時間大增的眼部護理需知等。 V4V計劃獲得社會各界支持， 包括15部舊智能電話及 60個免費4G服務計劃，讓V4V計劃下受害女性能在不被施暴者追蹤情況下撥打緊急電話。
在十二月三日舉辦的V4V“沿途有你 齊心護航啟動禮”中，婦女朋輩輔導員正式被委任並獲頒發嘉許證書。朋輩輔導員將帶領及扶持受害婦女建立安全感和重建信任，回顧及檢視，以及自我更新和聯繫他人關係。朋輩輔導員亦會分享自身經歷，以帶領及鼓勵受害婦女渡過困境及艱難時期。
十二月十日 動力「女」程 「婦女互助, 帶動轉變」社區分享會
香港崇德社全力支持及贊助香港聖公會麥理浩夫人中心葵青家庭活動部舉辦的「動力「女」程」婦女社區計劃。 葵青區家暴個案數字相對全港各區為高，此計畫旨在扶持葵青區低收入家庭及被虐待婦女，藉朋輩互助網絡，讓這些婦女及早發現生活壓力而引致家人間發生的言語衝突， 以避免進一步演變為家暴事件。朋輩婦女會接受一系列訓練成為大使，進一步鞏固朋輩互助網絡，以減少婦女受到家暴及虐待。
「婦女互助, 帶動轉變」社區分享會為葵青區婦女安排了一個音樂療法工作坊，以改善她們的溝通及控制情緒能力，與及加強集中力及自信心，令身心靈達至和諧合一。 分享會更有一個心靈健康及情緒管理講座，鼓勵婦女練習靜觀及深呼吸，以平靜情緒及改善婦女家庭的身心和心理健康。
崇德青少年社參與「向婦女暴力說不」行動
香港崇德社作為母社贊助及輔導的崇德青年社，也會參與十六日行動「向婦女暴力說不」， 五所女校的崇德青年社會員，會將她們對「向婦女暴力說不」的想法和感受寫在橙色紙條釘成手環, 再串連在一起成為同心鏈 (unity chain)，放在學校當眼位置及崇德青年社網頁，宣揚大家一起同心合力「向婦女暴力說不」，同心鏈照片亦會在國際崇德社「向婦女暴力說不」專頁展示。
一個沒有暴力的世界更能讓婦女及女孩達到她們的學業及事業目標，實現經濟獨立，成功建立事業及對社會發展作出貢獻。
讓我們合力為婦女及女孩打造一個更美好的世界！立即行動！
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香港崇德社贊助及輔導六個青少年社，包括德望學校，香港國際學校，嘉諾撒聖瑪利書院，聖保祿學校， 聖士提反女子中學及真光女書院。建社目標是鼓勵中學生組織有意義的服務及倡導計劃，從而培養其溝通及領導能力，職業規劃和國際觀。
16 Days of Activism – 25 November to 10 December 2021
Zonta Club of Hong Kong SAY NO TO VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN
According to the World Health Organizaton (WHO), 30% of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or no-partner sexual violence in their life time. Newly reported cases of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in Hong Kong amount to 2601 cases and 674 cases respectively. These figures, however, according to WHO, are under reported.
Nora Leung President of Zonta Club of Hong Kong said, “Since Zonta International first launched the Zonta Says No (ZSN) Campaign in 2012, it has become an annual event echoed through all Zonta clubs globally in our efforts to eradicate violence against women and gender inequality.”
As early as 2012, the advocacy campaign (Zonta says NO- ZSN) was launched globally, to raise awareness of women’s rights violations and has united Zonta clubs worldwide in conducting impactful advocacy actions to fight violence against women and gender inequality. This year, the Zonta Club of Hong Kong reaffirms its commitment to eradicate violence against women by launching their new Advocacy & Service project V4V, and a series of activities in November.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong will engage members and the public in various planned activities, highlighted by the colour orange:
1. Talk on gender equality and movie night hosted by the HKU Golden Z Club will be carried out on 19 November 2021;
2. YouTube Premiere of “Story of Siu Ann & Siu Ning” video shall take place on 20 November 2021, to advocate the prevention of teenage pregnancy. This video is created and produced by the Zonta Club of Hong Kong, supported by the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong and the Z club of St. Paul’s Convent School;
3. Installation of the Z Club Committees in St. Stephen’s College, with
Advocacy campaign actions during ceremony;
4. In-person YouTube Health videos sharing sessions with users of SKH Lady Maclehose Centre on 27 November 2021;
5. Making of advocacy posters & videos with members’ participation in the ZSN campaign on 30 November 2021;
6. Lantern making & family harmony workshop in Hong Kong Family Welfare Society on 4 December 2021;
7. Participation in ZSN webinar “Power of Choice” on 9 December 2021, hosted by Zonta Club of Singapore.
8. Dissemination of posters & videos to advocate ZSN on social media throughout the 16 days;
Through the ‘16 Days of Activism”, Zonta clubs globally are united to actively raise our voice to advocate the ZSN message, the mission shall continue without stop, for we believe every person deserves to live in a world free from violence and abuse. We believe that safe homes and safe families are the foundation of a safe society.
Zonta Club of Hong Kong “Say No to Violence” project 2021-2022: “V4V”
Continuing the ZSN message in action, the Zonta Club of Hong Kong will partner with the “Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre” on the “Say NO to Violence Project” entitled “V4V” (Victims for Victims). The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre has been providing crisis intervention and support services, serving victims of sexual violence, individuals or families encountering intimate partner violence or family crisis. The comprehensive support services include 24-hour hotline service, outreaching service, and short-term accommodation service. Since over 80% of these victims are women in the working age range, it is essential that they are given the care, support and training to re-enter the workforce.
The “V4V” project is designed to provide after-care service and continuous support to female survivors, to pave their way to re-enter the society. The project will be implemented in 3 stages:
Stage 1: Workshops and post trauma therapy sessions focused on establishing and restoring control over trauma symptoms.
Stage 2: Skill Training to manage trauma reactions.
Stage 3: Work skill training & internship opportunities as Peer Counsellors in the Crisis Centre.
Through proper training and internship during the transition period from rehabilitation to recovery, the project aims to empower the victims/survivors to carry on independent living, and to find new meaning in their lives through integration into their work and the society.
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香港崇德社 對暴力說不
根據世界衛生組織 (世衛) 的數據，全球女性中，有30%曾遭受伴侶或性伴侶的暴力及/或非伴侶的性暴力侵犯。在香港，關於被親密伴侶暴力對待和性暴力侵犯的舉報案件，數目分別為2601宗和674宗。然而，世衛表示，這些數字少於真實數字。
香港崇德社會長梁幗平說, “國際崇德社在 2012 年啟動「崇德說不」(ZSN) 運動，此後成為一年一度的盛會，獲得全球崇德社響應，協力消除針對婦女的暴力行為和性別不平等。”
早在 2012 年，崇德社就在全球發起「崇德說不」的倡導運動，提高大眾對婦女權利被侵犯的認識，並聯合世界各地崇德社開展有影響力的倡導行動，以打擊針對婦女的暴力和性別不平等的行為。今年，香港崇德社重申致力消除對婦女的暴力行為，推出新的倡導與服務計劃 「V4V」，並於 11 月開展一系列活動。
「積極行動16日」 – 11 月 25 日至 12 月 10 日
香港崇德社將會號召會員和大眾參與其策劃的各項活動，並以橙色作突出標誌：
1. 2021年11月19日由香港大學崇德青年社主辦的性別平等講座及電影之夜；
2. 2021年11月20日「小安小寧的故事」YouTube視頻首播，提倡預防少女懷孕。視頻由香港崇德社原創及製作，並獲香港家庭計劃指導會及聖保祿學校崇德社支持；
3. 在聖士提反書院成立多個崇德社委員會，並於儀式期間開展宣傳活動；
4. 2021年 11月 27日與香港聖公會麥理浩夫人中心使用者現場分享 YouTube 健康視頻；
5. 在2021年 11 月 30 日的「崇德說不」 活動中，會員參與製作宣傳海報和視頻；
6. 2021年12月4日在香港家庭福利會舉辦燈籠製作與家庭和諧工作坊；
7. 參加 2021年12月9日由新加坡崇德社主辦的「崇德說不」網絡研討會：「選擇的力量」；
8. 在這16 天內，於社交媒體發出海報和視頻，以宣傳 「崇德說不」。
透過「積極行動16日」，全球崇德社聯合起來，積極加強我們的聲音，提倡「崇德說不」的信息。我們的使命將永不停歇，因為我們相信，每個人都應該生活在一個沒有暴力和虐待的世界。我們相信，安全的家園和安全的家庭是安全社會的基礎。
香港崇德社「對暴力說不」2021-2022年計劃：「V4V」
香港崇德會將會繼續把「崇德說不」的訊息付諸行動，與東華三院芷若園危機介入及支援服務中心合作，開展「對暴力說不計劃」，名為「V4V」(Victim-for-Victim) “同路相扶” 計劃，並開展了一系列活動。
東華三院芷若園一向提供危機介入及支援服務，為性暴力受害人、面對家庭暴力或其他家庭危機的個人或家庭，提供危機介入及支援服務。全面的支援服務包括24小時熱線、外展及短期住宿服務。由於她們當中 80% 以上是適齡工作的女性，因此必須為她們提供照顧、支持、培訓，讓她們重新投入勞動市場。
「V4V」計劃旨在為曾受暴力對待的女性提供善後服務和持續支持，為她們重返社會鋪平道路。該計劃將分3個階段實施：
第 1 階段：研討會和創傷後治療課程，著重幫助她們建立和恢復對創傷症狀的控制。
第 2 階段：管理創傷反應的技能培訓。
第 3 階段：為她們提供技能培訓和實習機會，使她們成為危機中心的同伴顧問。
此計劃旨在透過為她們在復康過程到完全康復的過渡期中提供適當培訓和實習，讓受害者/倖存者能夠繼續獨立生活，並通過重投工作和融入社會找到生活的新意義。
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