Message on Ukraine from Zonta International President

Since Russia attacked Ukraine in February 2022, hospitals, critical infrastructure, schools, and residential areas have been bombed, innocent civilians have been killed, and children have been deported, causing the worst humanitarian crisis in Europe in decades. The Ukrainian people that were forced to flee and those that remained behind have endured two terrible years of war, violence and instability. Women especially struggle to keep their families together, ensure the health and safety of their children and deal with the long-term emotional and physical damage inflicted by the prolonged violence and instability. 
 
While we cannot imagine the horrors they have witnessed throughout these last two years, we have been reminded again and again of the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people and of our own Zonta clubs in Ukraine, who have stepped up to respond to the immediate needs of women and children fleeing the violence. We are deeply impressed by their actions and by the support provided to them from around the Zonta world.  
 
While we demand a rapid end to this war, as Zontians, we will continue to build and support a global community of individuals who share a common commitment to equality and peace for all people. 

29 FEBRUARY 2024