Allies in Action for Women’s Rights

The movement for women’s rights has always been driven by collaboration — women and allies working together to challenge inequality, uplift one another, and transform systems that limit opportunity. Today, as the conversation around gender equity continues to evolve, and in many instances devolve, the need for active allies has never been greater.

Being an ally goes beyond offering words of support. True allies listen, learn, and take action. They use their voices and their influence to advocate for fairness, respect, and representation. They bravely challenge bias in workplaces, communities, and institutions. Most importantly, they stand beside women — not in front of them or behind them — in the pursuit of justice and equality.

Allies recognize that women’s rights are human rights. When women thrive, families, communities, and economies grow stronger. Yet progress doesn’t happen by accident; it happens because people make the deliberate choice to act and create space for others to do so.

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women Clubs (NFBPWC) has a long and proud history of turning advocacy into action. As our advocacy platform guides the Advocacy Committee and our organization, NFPBPWC provides the space to be an ally with programs like Young BPW and the Lifelong Leadership and Learning Program (L3). Members and allies work together to empower women to reach their full potential in leadership, business, and civic life. From mentoring and professional development to legislative advocacy and community service, NFPBPWC encourages every member to become an ally in their own sphere of influence. By supporting equal pay,   leadership   opportunities,   and inclusive workplaces, our members and allies help build a future where equity is not just a goal — it’s a reality.

Allies in Action for Women’s Rights is a call to collective leadership. Movements led by women have always been strengthened by partnerships that cross gender, age, and cultural lines. When men and women work together with mutual respect and shared purpose, we build stronger pathways toward equality. NFBPWC exemplifies this spirit of partnership every day. Members advocate at local, state, national, and international levels to advance women’s economic empowerment and human rights. Together, we stand as a unified force for progress.

Real change requires both courage and consistency. Each of us can be an ally — by listening, learning, speaking up, and showing up. Whether you’re mentoring a young leader, advocating for workplace equity, or standing up for women’s rights in your community, your action matters.

Because when allies move from awareness to action, progress accelerates. And when we act together, we create a world where every woman’s rights are recognized, respected, and realized.

Please continue to reach out to me personally or professionally as we continue our work to make NFBPWC a better organization, because together we are stronger. To contact me please email immpastpresident@nfbpwc.org

MEGAN SHELLMAN-RICKARD
Immediate Past President

BE AN ALLY IN ACTION

Join NFBPWC and become part of a global network committed to empowering

women and advancing equality for all.

Learn more and get involved at www.nfbpwc.org