Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
03/03/2011

Contact:
Katie Broendel, broendelk@aauw.org
202/785-7761

Lisa Goodnight, goodnightl@aauw.org
202/785-7738

AAUW Issues Statement about AAUW NYC Branch and Muhammadu Buhari, a Candidate in the Nigerian Presidential Elections

WASHINGTON – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) today issued the following statement about the AAUW New York City Branch issuing an award to Muhammadu Buhari:

AAUW's many branches have the liberty to create and bestow branch awards upon individuals and/or entities they deem worthy. The Legacy Ambassador Award, which was presented to General Muhammadu Buhari, was done so at the sole discretion of the New York City branch without input from the AAUW national organization.

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Since 1881, AAUW has been one of the nation’s leading voices promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW has a nationwide network of more than 100,000 members and donors, 1,000 branches, and 600 college/university institutional partners. Since AAUW's founding 130 years ago, members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political. AAUW's commitment to educational equity is reflected in its public policy advocacy, community programs, leadership development, conventions and conferences, national partnerships, and international connections.