Allies in Action—Partnerships that Power Progress

At the United Nations, collaboration isn’t just encouraged – it’s essential. Every major UN initiative, from peacekeeping to public health, relies on alliances with governments, organizations, and communities.

These partnerships form the backbone of sustainable progress and are embodied in the Sustainable Development Goal#17: Partnerships for the Goals. It reminds us that no nation, agency, or individual achieves equality and justice alone.

Allies in Action at the UN: Around the world, the UN builds bridges across boundaries. Member States unite to confront global challenges like climate change and conflict. UN agencies work alongside nonprofits, academic institutions, and the private sector to develop new ideas and new ways to do things through advancing technologies. Even internally, UN champions cross- department collaboration to ensure humanitarian aid and education efforts reach people who need them most.

These alliances aren’t symbolic. They are the real gears of progress. They are proof that when partners share vision and responsibility, solutions become not only possible but become fact.

What This Means for  NFBPWC: BPW International stands as one of the UN’s recognized allies. Our participation links the experiences of women in business and leadership to global policy conversations. As we focus this month on Allies in Action, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how partnership strengthens every level of our work and what each of us individually and within our Clubs can do:

Collaborate Locally: Partner with a community organization or local business to advance a shared goal.

Connect Nationally: Invite other NFBPWC communities to co-host educational sessions or awareness campaigns that support the UN’s mission.

Engage Globally: Follow UN briefings and events online to learn how cross- sector partnerships are driving real-world change.

Amplify others: Use your platform to elevate the work of other women’s groups and community leaders.

Your Call to Action

Allies make the impossible achievable. Before the month ends, consider how you or your club can strengthen one partnership that supports the UN’s goals. It may begin as a small collaboration, but like the UN itself, every alliance adds up to lasting impact.

Barbara Bozeman
President 2024-2026