AAUW Issues
Issue advocacy isn't just about AAUW lending its name to an issue, or speaking up on Capitol Hill. Issue advocacy is about AAUW members and all citizens concerned with equity being knowledgeable and aware of the current status of important issues.
For more information on our advocacy efforts, select a policy topic below or see AAUW's Federal Policy Agenda (PDF).
For further information on how you can influence the debate, visit AAUW's Action Network.
Civil Rights
AAUW advocates equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse society.
Affirmative Action
Federal Judicial Nominations
Hate Crimes Prevention
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Issues
Reproductive Rights
Economic Security
AAUW advocates for all women to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Work/Life Balance
Pay Equity
Retirement Security
Health Care
Social Security Privatization
Education
AAUW supports a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, and diversity.
Career and Technical Education
Charter Schools
Disabilities
Education and Training in Welfare/TANF
Higher Education
No Child Left Behind Act
School Vouchers
Single-Sex Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Title IX
AAUW supports vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education.
Title IX
Equity in School Athletics
Sexual Harassment
Single-Sex Education
