BPW Bowmanville was first chartered in 1955. As a charter member in BPW Ontario, BPW Canada and BPW International our members automatically become are part of a global network of business and professional women in more than 100 countries around the world. Our International Federation has held a Category 1 Consultative Status at the United Nations since 1947. We are a non-sectarian, non-profit, non-partisan organization that works to improve economic, political, social and employment conditions for working women in Ontario, Canada. We provide a training ground for developing leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment, allowing members to build networks and create lasting friendships. We have been recognized for many projects over the years, from our Women's Empowerment Principles, to our Equal Pay Day, and our fight against human trafficking. Organizations such as the UN and foreign governments from all over the world have acknowledged and shared their appreciation for all that we have done and continue to do. Our mission, vision, values and principles guide us to our ultimate goal. Join us today in making history and help us create a better tomorrow for all! BPW Bowmanville is.....
Building
Supporting
Promoting
Influencing
World Wide Networking
Advocacy
Building - BPW enhances your leadership potential to:
* Assume leadership roles in the workplace, the marketplace and the community
* Achieve entrepreneurial and business successes
* Occupy political service on the municipal, provincial and national levels
* Serve on boards
* Become a contributing member of the BPW Leadership team
Supporting - BPW empowers you to:
* Recognize and develop your full potential, your professional advancements and your leadership capacities
* Appreciate your accomplishments and talent (e.g. awards, accreditation and vocation promotion)
* Partner with and recognize organizations and businesses that merit distinction for their commitment to empowering women
Promoting - BPW works to achieve equal opportunity, economic equality, accountability and health and safety for all women by:
* Reinforcing the value that women bring to business, the community and society
* Stimulating leadership and business potential of women at all levels
* Advancing equal opportunities through business, community and government partnerships, initiatives and actions that promote Women’s Empowerment Principles
* “Equal Pay Day” activities that advance Equal pay for work of equal value, pay equity, gender equality and sensitivity
* Health, safety and freedom from violence
* Entrepreneurial and business success
* Promoting multiculturalism and encouraging women of all races, ethnicities, and social and economic strata in their economic, political, community-based , academic or professional initiatives. Influencing - BPW advocates for meaningful change for women, men and society as a whole at all levels of the organization by:
* Broadening awareness and supporting your calls for change at the local, provincial, national and international levels of government (e.g. UN participation, local and national legislative policy changes, social media campaigns, etc.)
* Educating, training and conducting personal and professional development for all women
Worldwide Networks
BPW connects women into a global web of influence. Membership in BPW Bowmanville includes membership in BPW Ontario, BPW Canada and BPW International - the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, with clubs in more than 100 countries around the world. Our International Federation has Category I Consultative Status at the United Nations since 1947. Could you benefit from?:
* Worldwide networking opportunities
* International friendships
* Global business connections
*Recognition and realization of your aspirations within a respectful & supportive global environment
Women's Empowerment Principles
BPW Canada in partnership with BPWI, UN Women & UN Global Compact
Launch Nationwide Women's Empowerment Initiative
What are the WEP's? (Women's Empowerment Principles)
The Women's Empowerment Principles-Equality Means Business suggests seven steps that companies, government and civil society can take to empower women in the workplace and the market place. They were launched by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM, part of UN Women) and the United Nations Global Compact based on a multi-stakeholder consultative process in which BPW International was an active participant. The Women’s Empowerment Principles are subtitled “Equality Means Business” because the full participation of women benefits business and society as a whole. Signing the Statement of Support, CEOs and leaders in government and civil society demonstrates a commitment to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment and will encourage fellow business leaders to do the same. Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality.
2. Treat all women and men fairly at work – respect and support human rights and non-discrimination.
3. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all women and men workers.
4. Promote education, training and professional development for women.
5. Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women.
6. Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy.
7. Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality. Learn more about the Women’s Empowerment Principles:
WEPs Canada Introductory Package
http://bpwbowmanville.com/images/membership/weps/bpw-can-wep-intro-pkg.pdf
Business Case For WEPS: WEPs Resouces Page Listing
http://bpwbowmanville.com/our-work/womens-empowerment-initiative/supporting-documents-resources.html
Why Women Mean business - Book Summary
http://bpwbowmanville.com/images/membership/weps/why-women-mean-business.pdf
Become a Signatory - Benefits to becoming a signatory to the WEPs: http://bpwbowmanville.com/images/membership/weps/wep-benefits.png
Signatory Quotes and Testimonials: Quotes and Testimonials Page
http://bpwbowmanville.com/our-work/womens-empowerment-initiative/quotes-testimonials.html
Contact WEPs Implementation Coach: Email [email protected] or [email protected]
Club Resources: BPW Club Resources to Implement WEPs in your Community
http://bpwcanada.com/en/login.html
