BPW Australia

(9 July 1923 to 12 May 2012)
Past BPW International President and Past Australian President

BPW has lost a true icon with the passing of Beryl Nashar on 12 May 2012 and she served the women in the world with passion and commitment. Beryl will always be remembered and honoured by BPW Australia as there is a perpetual trophy “Beryl Nashar Women of Achievement Award” The recipient of the Award is a member who has demonstrated the same qualities as Beryl who believed that:    We should work hard and be prepared to accept responsibility. 

To read the BPWA President, Marilyn Forsythe’s, tribute to Beryl please see the attachment:   VALE – Beryl Nashar

Australia’s appointment to the UN Women Executive Board will further strengthen our commitment to women’s empowerment, Foreign Minister Bob Carr said today. Australia and Solomon Islands will both take up seats on the UN Women Executive Board from 1 January 2013, providing a unique opportunity to increase the profile of issues facing women in the Pacific, in particular the prevalence of violence against women. “When I met with Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, earlier this month, I reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to the cause of gender equality,” Senator Carr said.

For full details read the Foreign Minister’s Press Release:  Australian Seat on UN Women Executive Board Apr12