The British Federation of Women Graduates
BFWG, founded in 1907, is a leading Graduate Women’s Organisation in England and Wales.
We are affiliated to GWI (Graduate Women International) and UWE (University Women of Europe)
In a spirit of friendship...
We bring women from all generations together - locally, nationally and internationally and our Local Associations offer full monthly programmes.
We help women worldwide to exercise their right to education and economic independence.
Through its two charities BFWG Scholarships and FfWG (Funds for Women Graduates) we offer financial support to Third year PhD students of any nationality studying at British Universities.
We also hold an annual Research Presentations Day Competition.
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Sarah Claydon
BFWG Administrator
For any enquiries please contact us at office@bfwg.org.uk
BFWG, 4 Mandeville Courtyard,
142 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4NB
Would you welcome support from women of all ages?
Krista talks about the support and friendship found in the BFWG...
Jean describes what first attracted her to join BFWG…
The BFWG Management Team
Jasmit Kaur Phull JP
Margaret Middlemass
Ann Scott
Vice President
Adele Gardner
Vice President
Just as we begin to enjoy the freedom of moving out of our homes after the pandemic, we are deeply saddened to hear what is happening in Ukraine.
BFWG stands in solidarity with Ukraine and our thoughts are with people in the Ukraine.
Women's Rights in Afghanistan
BFWG, in common with many other organisations and governments across the world, is gravely concerned about the situation for women in Afghanistan. Jasmit Phull, the President of BFWG, has written to the Prime Minister and to the leaders of the Labour and Liberal Democrat parties to urge that action is taken to support and uphold women’s rights in Afghanistan.
The President's letter to the Prime Minister
Dear Prime Minister,
I am writing on behalf of British Federation of Women Graduates, an organisation which promotes women’s opportunities in education and public life, and works with Graduate Women International to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide. We watch with increasing concern Afghan women and girls fearing for their lives and for their human rights including access to quality education in school and higher education institutions. We hear of the extreme anxiety of working women, particularly those working in the professions and Academia.
Over the past 17 years Afghan media have flourished. Around 2000 media outlets have been functioning with an estimated 12,000 working journalists of whom 2000 are women. The freedom to work in the creative industries in now likely to be under threat for Afghan women. This means that the voices of Afghan women are less likely to be heard around the world.
Members of British Federation of Women Graduates are increasingly concerned at what is happening in Afghanistan and horrified at the potential treatment of women and girls there. We are asking the government to use their power and all practical means to prevent these human rights violations. Women and girls need help now. We urge you to act in all ways possible and to do so swiftly.
Most respectfully,
Jasmit Phull JP
President
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BFWG
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
Norfolk and Norwich LA – Book Group
Sutton Coldfield LA – Book Group
Winchester LA – Lunch
Winchester LA – WWG 52th anniversary celebrations
GWI 34th Triennial General Assembly and conference
If you’re interested in joining, please get in touch with the Group’s Co-ordinator, Natalie Wright, at youngermembers@bfwg.org.uk
Younger Members' Group
The Younger Members’ Group is a thriving initiative to bring together members in their forties and under within the BFWG nationwide. Their activities include:
- Monthly Zoom Talks and Workshops with expert speakers
- Buddy Scheme pairing younger members with members more established in their careers
- Networking and Social Events, hopefully in person soon - watch this space!
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Awards
Join BFWG as a member of a Local Association or as an Independent member and you automatically become a member of the Graduate Women International (GWI) and the University Women of Europe (UWE)
