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BPW is the voice of working women, in the UK, across Europe and in over 100 countries worldwide. Members meet face to face, maintain contact by email or Facebook and talk by video conference or telephone about events in their part of this changing world. Young BPW members have an additional programme of activities such as their Las Vegas conference. All members strive for equality and campaign on issues which touch the lives of both men and women.
UK members are automatically members of BPW International at no extra cost.
BPW's internationally respected reputation is reflected by its Category One Consultative Status at the United Nations. Since January 2011 our international president works with UN Women- the new umbrella organisation for women's groups recently awarded $500 million a year. Representatives also sit on influential bodies such as the International Labour Organisation, the World Health Organisation, UNESCO UNICEF and many more.
The XXVII BPW International Congress was held in Helsinki in June 2011 with the theme Empowering Women – Powering Trade. |
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.