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International Award
Each member of BPW UK is eligible to apply for an International Award of up to £1000 to be used to assist her to undertake an international project. Past recipients have found that the award has enhanced their career prospects and their credibility in the workplace.
Applicants must have been a member of BPW for 12months prior to the date of application. The closing date for entries is 31st January each year.
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The International Federation of Business and Professional Women
The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) was founded by Dr. Lena Madesin Phillips in 1930. BPW International has become one of the most influential international networks of business and professional women with affiliates in 80 countries in five continents. BPW has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status with the Council of Europe. Its members include influential women leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals and young career women.
Four new Federations were welcomed this year in Egypt, Sudan, Spain and Mexico.
The root of BPW’s advocacy is embedded in the work with the United Nations. BPW lobbied for the formation of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and supported many women’s issues. BPW was awarded a Peace Messenger Certificate from UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar in 1987. Esther Hymer, BPW representative at the UN, was named as one of three women playing a significant role in the work of the UN Commission by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1997.
Today, BPW continues its representation at UN Headquarters in New York, Vienna, Geneva; UN regional offices (UNECA, UNECE, UNESCAP, UNESCWA, UNECLAC); UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO, WHO, UNCTAD, UNIDO, FAO, UN DPI; Council of Europe; European Women’s Lobby and continues to work closely with UNIFEM
Each year BPW members around the world share in a candle-lighting ceremony. As members in the UK light candles for members worldwide they know those members are thinking about them. The international president’s letter is also shared on this night.
For further information about BPW worldwide – go to the international website.
 
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International Congress –Power to Make a Difference
Every 3 years there is an international congress. This year the 26th takes place in Mexico City from 24th-28th October. If you are interested in going, look on the international website for details of superdeals with hotels and airlines.
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Members from around the world join together in BPW International with one common purpose - to make a difference to the lives of women. With members in almost 100 countries, action in BPW International tends to have a broader perspective. Issues of concern focus on women's role in the world and the impact of world events on the lives of women. The respect the international organisation enjoys is reflected in its Category 1 Consultative Status at the United Nations and its representation on other bodies including UNICEF, ILO, UNESCO and the WHO.European and International Congresses are held triennially and contacts are maintained through e-mail, newsletters the twinning of clubs and personal contact.