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Equity Now

Together, we can achieve a vision of equal opportunity for all
2018-19 AAUW Career Development Grantee Carolyn Moore

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights

“The nation’s highest court is enabling a vicious system of vigilante lawsuits that aims to turn citizens against one another in furtherance of the most extreme anti-choice agenda.”

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STEMEd for Girls

An Experiment with Promising Results

This summer, more than 600 teen girls—and 315 of their parents and caregivers—took part in AAUW’s inaugural STEMEd for Girls virtual workshop series. Check out the results and learnings from the program’s first iteration, which was made possible through the generous support of Arconic Foundation, and sign up to receive information about future events.

AAUW 2019-20 Selected Professions Fellow Kimberly Jung
Funding Women

Apply for a Fellowship or Grant

Follow in the footsteps of award-winning authors, scientists, scholars and trailblazers by applying for educational funding through AAUW. Deadlines run from November to December 2021. Opportunities are available for those pursuing academic work or leading community projects. See if there is an AAUW fellowship or grant that matches your goals!

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Two-Minute Activist

Prioritize Paid Leave

The percentage of women in the labor force is the lowest it has been in 32 years, and many women cannot return to the workforce without paid leave and reliable and affordable child care. As Congress works through its final budget, tell our lawmakers that these must be top priorities.

Equal Pay for Black Women

“Black women’s earning power has clearly been hurt by the pandemic, and that will certainly contribute to a widened pay gap.”

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New AAUW Research

Pandemic Inequity

Latinas are a vital base of support for the U.S. economy and a highly influential group of voters. They’ve also suffered some of the most egregious economic and health consequences of the pandemic. Our report highlights the challenges Latinas faced during COVID-19 and provides policy recommendations for fixing systemic failures. It also shares Latinas’ heartbreaking personal stories in their own words.

Know Your Value

Free Workshops to Boost Your Negotiation Skills

Want to earn more and advance in your career? Check out our salary negotiation training webinars, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation and AAUW’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative.

Our Priority Issues

Take Action

Members of AAUW’s Action Network receive urgent email notices and text messages when their advocacy is needed most. With our online Two-Minute Activist tool, it takes just minutes and an internet connection to make your voice heard on issues impacting women and girls!

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