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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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43rd UNESCO General Conference Report – Dr. Marie-Claude Machon-Honoré
December 3, 2025The Venue - The 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference (30 oct to 13 Nov 2025) was held in two different areas outside the city of Samarkand (Uzbekistan), one for plenaries and thematic sessions with Member States’Delegations and seats reserved for NGOs at the back of the large room and...
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BPW International – Communication on Progress (CoP) 2023–2025
December 2, 2025As a proud participant of the United Nations Global Compact, BPW International annually reaffirms its commitment to the Ten Principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. In alignment with our triennial theme “Inspire, Innovate, Empower, Transform: Together We Shape...
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