Pushing for a world of equality and diversity

Clarisse Spiteri from Bank of Valletta recently attended the BPW European Conference 2019 and Young Symposium together with a group of business and professional women from BPW Valletta Malta. 

The conference was organised by the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, a non-government organisation with consultative status with the United Nations and the Council of Europe, with affiliates in more than 100 countries over five continents. 

BPW is devoted entirely and actively to the interest and needs of all employed women irrespective of their occupation or their status. Its mission is to empower women and girls and help them gain economic independence through sustainable development goals, aiming to protect the planet, end poverty and ensure peace and prosperity. 

The purpose of the BPW Europe Conference 2019 was to develop the professional, business and leadership potential of women through skill building, networking advocacy and mentoring around the world. President Emeritus Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca was a key speaker at this conference. 

Spiteri, who works at BOV’s human resources department, gave an overview of the projects currently driven by the...