BPW International Introduction (IFBPW)

      International Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) was founded by Dr. Lena Madesin Phillips in 1930 with support from women’s NGOs from 16 different countries in Europe. With more than 80 years of endeavor, BPW has become one of the most influential women’s organization in the world with official consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status with the Council of Europe. With more than 80 years of endeavor, BPW has become one of the most influential women’s organization in the world with official consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and participatory status with the Council of Europe.

      Up to 2016, BPW International has become one of the most influential international networks of business and professional women with affiliates of 100 countries in five continents.