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The Wednesday discussions have proved popular with wide ranging webinars from the
environment to space, to refreshing our advocacy skills to understanding the different way
abortion law is within the UK. These talks are free to our members, and we have received
guests from the UK, Europe and beyond to these talks. Such is the beauty of zoom; we really
are connected to our BPW Federations and clubs around the world.

The newsletter team of Monique Lee, Janice Bancroft, Jackie Franklin and myself have
worked hard to ensure that each month an interesting and informative edition of the BPW UK
news is sent virtually to each member. The format has been evolving, thanks to Monique giv-
ing it the global touch via California. Janice ensures we have our Ps and Qs in the right place as
our in-house editor. Jackie and I source the articles from within BPW UK and those current is-
sues that form part of our ethos. Articles and photos are always welcome from members, and
ideas are always followed up.

I have represented BPW UK virtually in the Mediterranean Symposium in the autumn, the
theme was “Women: Drivers of a resilient tomorrow”. Some members attended in person, but
others as a hybrid participant like me. Our new International President Dr Catherine Bosshart
and European Co-ordinator Anu Vicks opened the symposium and introduced the speakers and
the workshop facilitators. As always, we learn from each event, taking us to the next with a
better understanding of the last.

I have represented BPW UK at last month’s United Nations CSW66 held mostly via zoom.
IFBPW held some informative and insightful side event sessions, with input from BPW Presi-
dents from around the world and speakers best placed to explain the topic. These ranged from
the damage that inner city lighting can do to the environment (BPW Spain), Women on the
move, Afghanistan women refugees in the US and how we as an organization can help them to
adjust (BPW USA).

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