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Since 1928, Zonta International has addressed challenges to women’s equality in science, business, public affairs and government by providing critical financial support through programs funded by the Zonta International Foundation.
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Men outnumber women almost three to one among those planning careers in computer or information sciences, according to a United Nations Statistics division report. |
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Women hold just 10.4 percent of the board seats of global 200 companies, as ranked by Fortune Magazine, according to Corporate Women Directors International. |
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Women hold just 15.4 pecent of seats in the world's national parliaments, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. |
Since the adoption of the Vocational Education for Girls Project in 1928, Zonta International has been addressing these challenges.
Explore our programs on the right to read how Zonta furthers women’s education, promotes leadership and encourages youth development. |
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Since 1938, 1,262 Fellowships
awarded totaling US$7 million to women from 59 countries. more |
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Since 1998, 187 Scholarships awarded to women from
33 countries. more |
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Since 1990, 531 Awards given to women from 49 countries. more |
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