Business and Professional Women UK is relaunching with local team members

Ruth Galway and Jacqui Mcloughlin have taken on the role of working with members in its International organisation present in 100 countries.

National President, Joanne (Jo) Kinsey, and her newly elected team plan to put the spotlight on the present-day issues needing attention and action which include education, employment, all areas of health, gender-based violence and sustainable development.

Their programme of networking, training and personal development provides connections for women from all backgrounds to come together in friendship to work for economic and social equality. Jo’s team representing all areas of the UK also have their specific responsibilities.

In setting out her agenda, Jo Kinsey said: “Our organisation has a great track record of achievement but in the 21st century there is still so much more to do to help women and their families have fair opportunities in all arenas together with a sustainable life style”

Business and Professional Women (BPW UK) formed in 1938 has members drawn from all sectors of the workplace and public life.

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