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Pay equity. Paid family leave. Title IX. Lowering student debt. Stopping sexual harassment. Get involved — by changing policies we can improve gender equity.
Pay equity. Paid family leave. Title IX. Lowering student debt. Stopping sexual harassment. Get involved — by changing policies we can improve gender equity.
AAUW advocates increased support for and access to affordable higher education for women, including alleviating the debt burden that disproportionately impacts borrowers of color and exacerbates the racial wealth gap.
AAUW believes that global interdependence requires national and international policies against human trafficking and that promote peace, justice, human rights, sustainable development, and mutual security for all people.
To guarantee equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse and inclusive society, AAUW advocates freedom from violence and fear of violence, including hate crimes, in homes, schools, workplaces,…
AAUW is committed to open and fair elections, nonpartisan voter education efforts that will promote equitable political participation and representation in appointed and elected office, and the expansion of voting…
Connecting with your elected officials about AAUW issues in a face-to-face meeting is a great way to develop a relationship and influence the positions they take on issues important to…
AAUW strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education.
AAUW supports the civil rights of all individuals and opposes all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
AAUW supports choice in the determination of one’s reproductive life and increased access to health care and family planning services.