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Advocating for Women and Girls

Equity is the legal right of all women and girls. AAUW frames and fosters factual, in-depth, objective dialogue among legislators and change makers that results in political, institutional and legal support for women's equity in all areas of life and work.
 
Check list Federal Policy Agenda
AAUW has released its 2009-10 federal policy agenda focused on closing the gender wage gap between while pushing for policies that promote family friendly workplaces and address the educational achievement gap.
 
Check list Celebrate the Anniversary of Title IX
On June 23, Title IX will celebrate it's 37th anniversary.  Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex at any educational program that receives federal funding.
More Resources on Title IX from LAF »
 

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AAUW hosts panel to discuss challenges women face in male-dominated industries
 
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AAUW Association and Foundation Board of Directors.
 
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AAUW Association and Educational Foundation national leadership positions and leadership development resources
 
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Ideas and resources for taking action on issues in your local community
 
AAUW 2008 Voter Guides
Download voter guides for information about candidate positions on AAUW priority issues
 
AAUW Voter Education Campaign
Encouraging women voters to get involved in the political process
 
About AAUW
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research
 
Congressional Voting Record
Download AAUW's Congressional Voting Record for the 110th Congress
 
Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout Campaign
Download a copy of the revised second edition of the Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout manual
 
Career Center
Open job positions with AAUW and with colleges and universities throughout the U.S.
 
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Get the latest news from AAUW and learn what's happening on the national, state, and branch level
 
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Press Kits
Press releases, promotional materials and localizable templates for branches and states
 
AAUW to Host Panel on Workplace Discrimination during 2009 National Convention
AAUW hosts panel discussion to educate women about sex discrimination in the workplace
 
AAUW Names 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award Winner
Wanda P. Hardy to accept Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award at AAUW convention
 
Press Releases
Archive of recent AAUW statements and annoucements issued to the media
 
AAUW Marks 37th Anniversary of Title IX with Recommendations to Improve Educational Equity
AAUW makes recommendations to improve equity in education to mark Title IX's anniversary

Legislative Alerts and Updates

Pay Equity Tool

Use the free fair pay compensation tool offered by AAUW's partner Job Search Intelligence to determine your personalized salary target. Virtually all job descriptions in every region of the US are available.

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