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Awards International
Celebrating Black Women Changing the World
Wednesday, September 28 at the DACOR Bacon House
International Black Women's
Public Policy Institute
presents
14th Annual
Public Policy Forum
Theme:
The Intersection of Racism and Health in Black Women
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT
Congratulations to the DIH GLA Graduates
The DOROTHY I. HEIGHT
Global Leadership Academy
Black Women’s Embassy Capital Campaign Project
Black Women’s Embassy Capital Campaign Project
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Our Mission is to work in the US and internationally to convene hearings and discussions to evaluate the impact of current public policies and to initiate new policies that address the major threats to the well-being of Black women and our families.
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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!”
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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
Our Policies
Human Trafficking
We track and support legislation aimed at the elimination of human trafficking.
Health & wellness
We have partnered with the Haiti Water Project to supply wells and cisterns throughout the country.
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.
education
IBWPPI has established a Reading Room Initiative. In each country where IBWPPI convenes, a Reading Room is established.