We all know that the world of style and design has become conscious. There’s that sense of awareness that making everyone a little more responsible with the things around us. Setting a great example was the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) who celebrated UN Day with an event “Sustainable Fashion for a Healing World.” The group hosted this powerful celebration at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura, Bonifacio Global City. The event’s theme highlighted the transformative power of fashion as a tool for social change and environmental responsibility.

The event’s guest of honor was multi-award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and television news anchor Karen Davila.

Thelma UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador delivered a speech on the importance of responsible consumerism and the urgent need to align our actions with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She highlighted the interconnectedness of SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), emphasizing that fashion and consumer choices play a crucial role in the global pursuit of these goals.