The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Japan (BPW Japan) identifies its objectives with those of the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW or BPW International), to which it belongs. IFBPW which is consisted of Federations and Associates in over 100 countries and 5 regions, is a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) classified as Category I advisory body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and at the same time sends representatives to other agencies of UN, such as WHO, UNIFEM, UNICEF, ILO Training Center, etc..
The activities of the National Federation (BPW Japan) are conducted within the objectives of IFBPW; namely, to promote the welfare of working women and endeavor to raise the social status and the professional standards of women, as well as to enhance friendship and mutual understanding among working women, at home and abroad, and to contribute to bring peace to the world.
Especially, after the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing, BPW Japan is active for the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action, under/with the other NGOs such as the National Women's Committee of UN NGOs and the Liaison Group of International Women's Year.
- BPW Japan is consisted of 13 member clubs and associates located from north to south.
- The members of BPW Japan are approximately 240.
- Each member club makes annual action plan according to the national theme and has regular meeting every month.
- Each region with member clubs holds the regional study meeting open to public.
- BPW Japan has the national congress every year.
- BPW Japan sends delegations to the international congress which is held every three years.
- Executive Committee is consisted of president, 3 vice-presidents,Executive Secretary and Treasurer.
- Executive Committee calls the national congress every June.
