Mission

The name of the organization shall be the Canton Area Zonta Club. The Club’s area reaches all of St. Lawrence County excluding the 12 mile radius around Ogdensburg.

Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls.

Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.

• To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy.
• To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of members.
• To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
• To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world.

Zonta International, its districts and its clubs are nonsectarian and nonpartisan.

Zonta International, its districts and its clubs may express themselves about, and become involved in principles and public issues having a bearing on the Objectives of Zonta International. Note policies established by the Zonta International Board.