AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881
AAUW Statement on Dobbs Decision
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.
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.
STEMEd for Girls Returns!
We are pleased to announce that the popular STEMEd for Girls program is returning for the summer of 2022! This series of virtual workshops was created for girls in middle and high school—with a particular focus on girls of color. We’ll connect girls with mentors working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields and ignite their curiosity, while providing their caregivers with advice and resources to help them support their girls.
LGBTQ+ Rights Are Human Rights
No one should be denied the full range of civil rights and civil liberties due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Until LGBTQ+ people have access to the same rights and freedoms as their heterosexual and cis-gender counterparts, America’s promise of equal justice under the law will remain unfulfilled.
Congrats to AAUW’s 2022-23 Fellows & Grantees!
AAUW is excited to announce over $6 million in funding to more than 320 fellows and grantees in the 2022-23 award year. These exceptional recipients will pursue academic work and lead innovative projects to empower women and girls.
Your Equal Pay Resource Center
- Report: The Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap
- Fast Facts: The Gender Pay Gap
- 2022 Equal Pay Day Calendar
- AAUW Survey: NYC Women and the Pandemic
- Two-Minute Activist: Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act
- Empower Training: Get Money Smart
- Research and Data: Race and the Pay Gap
- Salary Negotiation Training: Work Smart
Happy Anniversary AAUW
Over the past 140 years, AAUW has become the leading voice in advancing gender equity in education and workplaces. Through research, education and advocacy, we’re committed to ensuring that everyone gets the same opportunity to learn, earn and lead. Our programs aim at moving women forward—and we fight for policies that support our goals.
Our Legacy of Striding toward Equity
Learn about our organization’s storied history, dynamic present and bright future.
Our Priority Issues
Helpful How-tos
How to Create a Career Portfolio
Make the Most Of a Virtual Internship
The Dos and Don’ts of Providing References
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!