PHILANTHROPY
In 1999, the sisters of Sigma Psi Zeta formally adopted our national philanthropy: to combat violence against women. This includes, but is not by any means limited to, rape, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, exploitation, trafficking of women and children, abuse of migrant workers, intimidation at work, child abuse, harassment, and spousal abuse. Any kind of physical, emotional, or mental duress constitutes violence.
SYZ hopes to bring awareness to our universities and communities at large of this issue. For over 15 years, SYZ sisters have built a campaign to help those affected by this tragic violence, to educate the community about the nature of this problem, and to empower our sisters to make a lasting commitment to the issue of violence against women. |
Relationship violence, including dating and domestic violence, is physical violence relating to a current or former romantic or intimate relationship regardless of the length of the relationship or gender/gender identity of the individuals in the relationship, including conduct that would cause a reasonable person to be fearful to his or her safety. - Stanford University Administrative Guide |
At Stanford, we do our part to contribute to the ongoing conversation. In the past, we have hosted awareness campaigns, fundraisers, workshops, and movie screenings, and have supported other Stanford organizations in hosting theirs. We also support off-campus organizations throughout the Bay Area and foster internal panels and events to strengthen our efforts. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
DENIM DAY
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Supporting Survivors
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API WELLNESS & IDENTITY SERIES
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In the United States, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 59 men have been raped in their lifetime (CDC, 2015). |
EDUCATION & EXPRESION:
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DENIM DAY
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#THATSNOTLOVE
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Asian Women's Shelter in San Francisco
Maitri in San Francisco Bay Area
Asian Women's Home - Asian Americans for Community Involvement in San Jose
Learn about initiatives and programs from other chapters and what SYZ is doing nationally, please visit our national website at http://sigmapsizeta.org/philanthropy.
Maitri in San Francisco Bay Area
Asian Women's Home - Asian Americans for Community Involvement in San Jose
Learn about initiatives and programs from other chapters and what SYZ is doing nationally, please visit our national website at http://sigmapsizeta.org/philanthropy.