BPW International

BPW International (BPWI) 2021 - 2024 Triennium

New Actions Through Cooperation

Dr. Catherine Bosshart
BPW International President: 2021 – 2024

Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla
BPW International Executive Secretary
BPW Canada’s Past-President (2016-2018)

BPW International Projects

“At Congress 2014 a resolution for the renewal of the BPW International Committees, Taskforces and Projects was adopted. A final proposition will be submitted at Congress 2020. During the PILOT phase (2014-2020) new tools such as the “BPW International Member Projects and Experts” were established. Projects which are recognized by BPW International provide the leaders with more visibility and importance.

Amany Asfour, BPW International President (2017 – 2020): “It gives me a great pleasure and honor to launch the BPW International Projects Booklet that includes BPW affiliates projects showing the contribution of the BPW affiliates to the Global Agenda of the World of the Sustainable Development Goals. It also shows our contribution to the Sustainable Development of our BPW International organization.“

Click here to visit the Projects’ website. The website includes a list of Experts, including BPW Canada’s Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla (BPW Calgary). Jenny is listed as an Expert in the topics of Legislation, Society, Politics, Advocacy and UN, Partnerships, Cooperation.

Daniela Rigassi, a member of BPW Switzerland and administrator for BPW International’s Pilot Program on projects (2014-2020 pilot), provides an overview of BPW projects and how you can register your own as part of the program, click here.

BPW Canada and the BPW International Taskforces

BPW Canada Immediate Past-President, Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla (BPW Calgary member) is chair fo the BPW International’s Immigration and Global Citizenship.
- Click here to view/download the Immigration and Global Citizenship Taskforce Terms of Reference to demonstrate the direct focus on the relevant SDG targets, the approach for implementation of those targets as well as the roles and responsibilities of this particular taskforce.
BPW Canada Vice President Communications, Kelly Tallon Franklin, (BPW Canada Online Club member) is chairperson fo the IFBPW Human Trafficking Taskforce
- Click here to view the activities and information with respect to areas of work SGD goals, Beijing +30, CEDAW, CSW intersectional work and policies for resolutions and activities

BPW International has several Taskforces chaired by BPW members across the globe. Click here to view a list of BPW International’s Taskforces.

BPW International and the International Trade Centre

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It enables SMEs in developing and transition economies to become more competitive and connect to international markets for trade and investment, thus raising incomes and creating job opportunities, especially for women, young people, and poor communities. Established in 1964, the International Trade Centre, is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.

BPW International collaborates with ITC to promote “SheTrades” to create greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs and encourage BPW members to register, connect and trade with women-owned businesses.

SheTrades Global Initiative

SheTrades is ITC’s flagship initiative to empower women economically through trade.
Goal: Connect 1 million women to the market by 2020 through partnerships to build their skills and link them to trade and investment opportunities.
Plan: Influence change across seven pillars of action to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Web and Mobile Application: Enable women entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses, find partners, access trade information, and connect with markets on a free-to-use web and SheTrades mobile application.

Click here for more information on BPWI and ITC.

North American and Caribbean Region

BPW Canada is a member of the North American and Caribbean Region of BPW International.

Dawne E. Williams
BPW International Regional Coordinator: 2021 – 2024
North America and the Caribbean Region

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BPW International Young BPW

BPW International executive includes a Young BPW Representative who represents the interests of those under 35 years of age. If you’re 35 or younger this may be of great interest to you. Visit BPW International’s Young BPW Web.

BPW International North America and the Caribbean Region’s Young BPW Representative is Natalie Baldwin.