President’s Messages
Messages and communications from the BPW International President.
Turning Hope into Opportunity
July 10, 2026Dear BPW Sisters, Just as peace is built through dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect, hope grows stronger when people come together to create opportunities and inspire positive change. On the International Day of Hope, I invite each of you to reflect on the extraordinary power of hope to...
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Living Together in Peace: A BPW International Perspective
May 16, 2026Official Statement May 16th marks the International Day of Living Together in Peace, a UN-recognized observance that calls the world to reflect on the power of unity, dialogue, and mutual respect. For BPW International, this day holds profound significance. Through our vision of Peace Through...
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In Memoriam – A Tribute to Past International Vice President Amália Ruth B. Schmidt
April 22, 2026It is with deep sorrow that we received the news of the passing of our dear Senior Advisor, Amália Ruth Borges Schmidt — a woman whose life journey is inseparably intertwined with the very history of strengthening the network of business and professional women in Brazil. Her passing leaves an...
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International Women’s Day 2026
March 5, 2026On International Women’s Day 2026, BPW International joins the global community in recognizing the extraordinary contributions of women to our economies, institutions, and societies. Across the world, women continue to lead businesses, strengthen communities, advance innovation, and build bridges...
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Message of Solidarity to BPW Sisters in Ukraine
February 20, 2026As the world marks four years since the invasion of Ukraine, BPW International pauses to honor the extraordinary courage, resilience, and strength of our BPW sisters in Ukraine. In a deeply heartfelt message, International President Diana Barragán expresses not only institutional support, but...
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BPW International Statement of Solidarity with Women in Iran
February 1, 2026BPW International expresses its deep solidarity with the women and girls of Iran who continue to face intolerance, repression, and state violence for asserting their fundamental rights and human dignity. We are profoundly concerned by the persistent violations of women’s rights, including...
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BPW International Leaders’ Summit 2026
January 18, 2026Dear BPW Sisters, The Executive of BPW International is pleased to invite you to the BPW International Leaders’ Summit 2026, to be held in New York on 6–7 March 2026, at @Ease, 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158. Registration Details Leaders’ Summit Fee: €450 (Includes welcome coffee,...
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Candle Lighting Ceremony 2026
January 15, 2026Candle Lighting Ceremony 2026 International President Message As we gather to light this candle, we do so at a time when the world feels heavy. Around us, we see uncertainty in the political landscape, conflicts that divide nations, and growing challenges for civil society and NGOs working...
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Season’s Greetings from BPW International
December 14, 2025Dear Members, Leaders, and Friends of BPW International, As the year draws to a close, I would like to extend my warmest Season’s Greetings to each of you, wherever you may be in the world. This moment of transition invites us to pause, to reflect, and to acknowledge what we have accomplished...
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BPW International — Peace Through Empowerment Pledge
November 28, 2025BPW International — Peace Through Empowerment Pledge We, the members of BPW International, commit to building peace in our communities and across the world. We believe that peace is not only the opposite to war, but the pursuit of justice, equity, and dignity for all. Through our work —...
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BPW International joins the CoNGO Board at United Nations
October 29, 2025Dear BPW Members, I am very proud to announce that BPW International has been elected to the Board of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), during its 28th General Assembly held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York,...
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50 Years After Iceland’s Women’s Day Off
October 24, 2025Dear BPW Sisters around the world, Today, October 24, we honor a powerful moment in the global fight for gender equality: the 50th anniversary of Iceland’s historic Women’s Day Off — a day that showed the world what happens when women stop. In 1975, 90% of Icelandic women left their jobs and...
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