International Connections
Both nationally and at the grassroots level, AAUW demonstrates an ongoing commitment to improving the status of women globally. Through fellowships, vital programming highlighting critical issues facing women and girls worldwide, supporting legislation and treaties via the AAUW public policy platform, and participation in UN-related activities, AAUW breaks through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
- International Organizations/Coalitions
- Learn about AAUW's affiliations with global organizations that bring about positive change for women and girls worldwide. more »
- International Programs/Partnerships
- Check out this list of international programs and resources to help you become more informed and engaged in critical issues facing women and girls. more »
RECENT NEWS AND INFORMATION
54th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women and Beijing +15: March 5–12
The fifteen-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action will take place during the fifty-fourth session of the CSW.
International Women’s Day 2010
On March 4th, CARE presented Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the best-selling book from Pulitzer-prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Half the Sky LIVE celebrated International Women's Day with musical performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of Woineshet, a powerful short film directed by Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei.
Visit halftheskylive.com for more information and to watch the film trailer.
Bought your copy of Nicholas Kristof's Half the Sky yet?
AAUW's Barnes and Noble partnership provides discounts when you purchase books through the AAUW portal. Visit www.bn.com/aauw.
Give a Gift That Gives Back
AAUW branches and members across the country joined with CARE to make a powerful noise for International Women's Day last year with A Powerful Noise LIVE. Now, "A Powerful Noise", the acclaimed documentary that takes you inside the lives of three women in three different parts of the world who are bringing lasting change to their communities, is available for purchase. Plan to give the DVD as a gift, show it at your next meeting, or host a movie night at your home for friends. (AAUW members do not need public performance rights to show the DVD at meetings and events.) As part of our ongoing partnership with CARE, AAUW will receive a percentage of net proceeds when you purchase the DVD.
New CEDAW website launched
Visit this site to find out more about the 30th anniversary of the Convention to End All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Planning a program about global issues for women and girls for a state or branch event?
Contact groups@care.org and Helen Robinson will do her best to accommodate your request for a local speaker from CARE.