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We are a powerful sisterhood committed to amplifying the voices of Black women, advocating for equitable policies, and creating lasting global change.
- LEAD in spaces where decisions are made.
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Boots on the Ground Program: The Los Angeles Fires
IBWPPI-Altadena and Hurst Fire Fund
Supporting Black Women in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sylmar, California
Black Women’s Embassy Capital Campaign Project
President, Barbara A. Perkins, Co-Founder of the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute announced at the UN CSW 65 Conference on March 16th, 2021, the launching of a major capital campaign by IBWPPI to build the first Embassy for Black Women globally.
Women in Action
Connecting And Advocating For Black Women Globally Through Acts Of Kindness And Public Policy.
We are conveners and policy influencers, who develop and implement initiatives that focus on five main pillars – Violence Against Women | Education | Health and Wellness | Economic Security | Eradication of Human Sex Trafficking.
Women in Action
We are conveners and policy influencers, who develop and implement initiatives that focus on five main pillars – Violence Against Women | Education | Health and Wellness | Economic Security | Eradication of Human Sex Trafficking.
Our Mission
To work in the United States and internationally to convene hearings and discussions that evaluate the impact of current public policies and to initiate new policies that address major threats to the well-being of Black women and our families.
Our Vision
To connect and advocate for Black women and girls globally through acts of kindness and public policy that are simple, yet bold and compelling.
We base our efforts on five essential pillars:
- Education
- Health and Wellness
- Violence Against Women
- Economic Security
- The Eradication of Human Trafficking
Our Policies
We are conveners and policy influencers, who develop and implement initiatives that focus on five main pillars:
education
IBWPPI has established a Reading Room Initiative in each country where IBWPPI convenes.
Health & wellness
We have partnered with the Haiti Water Project to supply wells and cisterns throughout the country.
Violence Against Women
IBWPPI works to reduce all forms of gender-based violence, primarily focusing on violence within intimate relationships.
Economic Security
We track and support both state and federal legislation in this area and we have been strong supporters of President Obama’s initiatives and legislation in this arena.
The Eradication of Human Trafficking
We track and support legislation aimed at the elimination of human trafficking.
About the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute
The International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by a collective of intergenerational women leaders representing the interests of Black women throughout the African diaspora.
IBWPPI currently has representation in the Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Ghana, Haiti, South Africa, Guyana, Nigeria, and the United States. Every two years, the Institute expands its global footprint by convening in a different country, deepening partnerships, and broadening its international reach.
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We push policies that improve women lives
Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair Emerita, National Council of Negro Women, Barbara A. Perkins and Ka Flewellen both made a decision to become advocates for Black Women around the world and thus founded the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute. These women separately traveled with Dr. Height… Read more
Introducing the Black Women's Embassy Trailer
A Tribute to Michelle A. Avan
Life is good! It is only our thoughts, choices and actions towards the situations we meet in life each moment of time that makes life look bad! The same bad situation in life that makes one person think badly inspires another to do a noble thing! The same good situation in life that makes one person feel so good to get into a bad situation inspires another person to create another good situation because of the good situation. It is all about thoughts, choices and actions! Life is good! Live it well!”
― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
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