AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881
One Step Forward
“Let’s be clear: Student debt is a racial justice issue. If we are genuinely committed to the goals of higher education as a pathway to equal economic opportunity, we must do more to ease the burden of debt on those students who are disproportionately affected.”
AAUW Reacts to President Biden's Announcement on Federal Student Loan Debt Cancelation
AAUW applauds President Biden’s announcement to forgive $20,000 of student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, $10,000 for many other borrowers, and to extend the federal student loan payment pause for all borrowers. We are pleased that the Administration heeded many of the recommendations in a recent AAUW report—but women and their families need more.
Apply for a Fellowship or Grant
Follow in the footsteps of award-winning authors, scientists, scholars and trailblazers. Application deadlines run from November to December 2022.
Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would require employers to make reasonable accommodations to protect the health of pregnant workers, such as letting them carry bottles of water or take restroom breaks. This critical legislation passed the House of Representatives more than a year ago, but it continues to stall in the Senate. As Labor Day grows closer, tell our leaders that pregnant workers cannot wait another day.
Rallying for Reproductive Rights
AAUW strongly condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. AAUW believes everyone has the right to make decisions about their own reproductive lives without government interference. Abortion access is vital to women’s ability to control their lives, bodies and futures. Without reproductive freedom, there can be no equity.
Recent Books by AAUW Fellows & Grantees
Looking for some riveting reading this summer? Check out this selection of impressive titles written by AAUW alumnae, including fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
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Honoring 50 Years of Title IX
Title IX is a landmark federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education; it affects everything from admissions and athletics to STEM training and sexual-harassment policies. And AAUW is integral to its history. Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX with some special AAUW events.
Our Legacy of Striding toward Equity
Learn about our organization’s storied history, dynamic present and bright future.
Our Priority Issues
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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!