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| Past International Women's Day Events |
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2009
Elizabeth May – Environmentalist, Writer, Activist, Lawyer, Leader of the Green Party of Canada
Gill Deacon – Award-winning Broadcaster, Best Selling Author, Environmental Advocate
There was great excitement in the air, as we welcomed over 300 guests, including our District Governor and representatives from other Zonta Clubs to the Mississauga Convention Centre. This night was marked by two phenomenal speeches, from two female environmentalists at the forefront of changing history, in addition to greetings from our Mayor Hazel McCallion, an honorary Zontian. The speeches heightened our awareness of the urgency with regard to protecting the environment. Elizabeth was brilliant as she educated the audience on critically important environmental issues. Gill provided complementary incites and examples of environmental- friendly living. The focus on the environment was timely in that it preceded the 2009 District 4, Zonta “Goes Green” Conference, September 25 th -27th, Hamilton, Ontario. |
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2008 - Kim Phuc – UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace
That Pulitzer Prize winning photo of the anguished naked little girl running down a road is an image of the Vietnam war that will live forever. Hearing “the girl” Kim Phuc speak about her life and how she has overcome the adversities inflicted by napalm in 1972 made our spirits soar. Kim's moving message inspired hope and forgiveness, helping us understand how we too can change the world. The exuberant offerings of Kelita, a multi-talented, award-winning singer/songwriter rounded out the evening. |
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2007 - Victor Malarek
Zonta is proud to have highlighted the issue of worldwide trafficking of women by hosting an evening with Victor Malarek, author of the critically acclaimed book "The Natashas - The New Global Sex Trade". An award-winning journalist, Victor Malarek has more than thirty years of experience in Canadian news. He continues to demonstrate his hard-hitting investigative skills on CTV's current affairs show W-FIVE as its senior reporter |
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2006 – Nancy White
Three-time ACTRA award winner for humour, singer songwriter Nancy White performed at the Zonta International Women’s Day. Canada’s ”Queen of Comic Song” filled the house with raucous laughter, with her witty observations of popular culture and the daily life of women. Approximately $7,000 was raised to support Zonta’s International Service Projects. |
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2005 – Judy Rebick
Funny and feisty Canadian journalist and political activist Judy Rebick was our featured speaker. Her speech, titled “Ten Thousand Roses”, illuminated what has inspired Canadian women to action, and highlighted some great, but relatively little known, moments in the Canadian feminist movement. |
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2004 – Sally Armstrong
Sally Armstrong brought us insight from her personal visits and most recent book “Veiled Threat – The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan”. She is an Amnesty International award winner, a member of the Order of Canada, documentary filmmaker, teacher, author, human rights activist and contributing editor at Maclean’s magazine. |
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