BPW works to raise the status of women and encourages women to become well informed and active at local, national and international levels.
Membership in BPW provides opportunites for business and professional women to network, access mentors, develop skillsets and participate in forums to discuss issues of concern with likeminded and diverse women.
BPW is an international organisation that educates and informs women, undertaking research and projects aimed at making a positive difference for women. BPW lobbies governments at all levels including at the United Nations, where it holds Special Category Status, on current and emerging issues of importance to women.