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Throughout history, the progress of events and people has been marked by symbols. The Emblem of NFBPWC was adopted at the 1921 National Convention and incorporates a variety of symbols to represent light, peace, communication, achievement and progress - elements to which our Federation is dedicated.
The Nike depicts strength, progress, freedom and triumph, facing squarely the winds and waves of prejudice and all other limitations. The Torch is the symbol of light, wisdom, principle and leadership. The Wand symbolizes a new day for women and represents opportunity, equality, harmony, cooperation, healing and power. The Ship of Commerce is a symbol of the entrance of women into business and the expansion of opportunities for women. The Scroll represents achievement and leadership, a record of accomplishments in solving economic problems and establishing equality for working women. These five symbols are found within the Golden Circle, signifying unbroken harmony and endless friendship.
The root of BPW’s advocacy is embedded in the work with the United Nations. BPW lobbied for the formation of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and supported many women’s issues. BPW was awarded a Peace Messenger Certificate from UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar in 1987. Esther Hymer, BPW representative at the UN, was named as one of three women playing a significant role in the work of the UN Commission by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1997.
Today, BPW continues its representation at UN Headquarters in New York, Vienna, Geneva; UN regional offices (UNECA, UNECE, UNESCAP, UNESCWA, UNECLAC); UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO, WHO, UNCTAD, UNIDO, FAO, UN DPI; Council of Europe; European Women’s Lobby and continues to work closely with UNIFEM.
To learn more about the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, click: www.BPW-International.org
The founding of the Business and Professional Women's Organization marked an important moment in the history for working women in the United States. It embodied the will of women to overcome inequality, discrimination and injustice. Since 1919 these women have devoted their lives to furthering the mission of BPW. NFBPWC and our national membership will be forever grateful for their leadership.
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