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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.
 
Presidential Transition Presidential Transition
As the country prepares for President-elect Obama to take the oath of office on January 20, 2009, track the changes taking place in Washington, D.C. and beyond.
Share your priorities with the Obama administration »
 
working mom Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this important law, LAF has launched a new PDA section of its online resource library.
Visit the PDA section of the LAF Resource Library »
 
50th Anniversary of the Educational Foundation 50 Years of Breaking through Barriers
The AAUW Educational Foundation is celebrating 50 years of breaking through barriers for women and girls.
Sign the scrapbook »
 

RELATED RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
 
Join us for the 2009 AAUW National Convention
Convention Register now! Best Value Registration ends January 15, 2009!
 
Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout Campaign
Download a copy of the revised second edition of the Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout manual
 
AAUW to Congress: Keep the Change until Women Have Real Change
AAUW kicks off new pay equity campaign — Keep the Change until Women Have Real Change
 
Welcome to the AAUW Newsroom
Get the latest news from AAUW and learn what's happening on the national, state, and branch level
 
Presidential Transition
Information about the presidential transition, presidential appointees, and inauguration information
 
Current Topics Briefing Series
Briefing Read recent updates about the MPP, LAF, and Scholarship Clearinghouse Pilot
 
Pay Equity Resource Kit (PDF)
Download the 2009 Pay Equity Resource Kit to help you take action on Equal Pay Day
 
AAUW Concerned about Bush Administration’s “Midnight” Regulations
AAUW opposes the last-minute HHS regulation issued by the Bush administration
 
AdvaMed: Innovations in Medical Technology Dramatically Improve Women’s Outcome
AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, announces: Innovations in Medical Technology Dramatically Improve Women’s Outcome
 
AAUW Host Media Briefing in NYC
AAUW hosted a meeting in New York City to introduce members of the media to AAUW leadership and to the women who are breaking through barriers.

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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