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Defend Working Women
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed ending its decades-long collection of workforce demographic data from employers, a key tool in identifying and addressing discrimination.
This proposal is a direct threat to equal opportunity for women. Eliminating data does not make discrimination go away — it makes it harder to investigate and protect workers. Women in low-wage jobs, women of color, and LGBTQ+ women stand to lose the most, as employer-level data is critical to understanding their experiences in the workplace.
Submit a public comment opposing the EEOC rule by August 24 at 11:59pm ET.
For more background and talking points on this issue, view AAUW’s comment guide below.
AAUW & AAUW Action Fund Release 2026 Civic Engagement Guide
AAUW and AAUW Action Fund’s Civic Engagement Guide centers on key gender equity issues at stake in the 2026 elections. Members and affiliates can use this nonpartisan guide to educate themselves and their communities, prompt local discussion, and pose questions to candidates to help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box.
AAUW 2025 Strategic Plan
AAUW’s 2025 Strategic Plan outlines how we’ll advance equity for women and girls by expanding access to higher education, advocating for inclusive policies, and strengthening our nationwide member network.
Webinar: Title IX and Beyond: Defending Civil Rights in Education
The promise of Title IX is under real pressure. Shifting interpretations, political backlash, and scrutiny of schools that support transgender students, are reshaping how Title IX is enforced. This webinar will offer a clear, accessible look at what Title IX is, what’s changing, what to watch next, and how communities can support safe, equitable learning environments.
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