AAUW Statement Opposing the Confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh
AAUW opposes Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. It is clear to us that he would do grave harm by undermining positions central to AAUW’s mission. Read more »
AAUW Statement on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
It is crucial that Justice Kennedy’s successor be a fair-minded and independent jurist who understands that his or her decisions have a very real impact on the daily lives and decisions of women and their families. Read more »
State of the States: A Globally Competitive Workforce Starts with an Equitable Workplace
At the start of legislative sessions, governors across the country deliver their assessments of the condition of their states. Thirty-two made a strong push to improve education, yet only one governor mentioned the importance of supporting women in STEM fields. Read more »
Take Action to Close the Gender Pay Gap on Equal Pay Day
Time: All day Location: Online Cost: None Tuesday, April 10, marks Equal Pay Day, the symbolic day when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s earnings from the previous year. The […] Read more »
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 70: Why We Should All #StandUp4HumanRights
The year 2018 marks 70 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations, and today the global rights of women and girls are being proclaimed in marches, social media campaigns, and legislatures. Read more »
Take Action to Close the Gender Pay Gap on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Equal Pay Day
Time: All day Location: On Twitter! Follow @AAUW and @AAUWPolicy, and use hashtags #AAPIEqualPay and #NotYourModelMinority. Cost: Free Event description Thursday, February 22, marks Asian American Women’s Equal Pay Day, the symbolic date when Asian American women’s earnings […] Read more »
Take Action with AAUW during the 2018 State of the Union Address!
Don’t just listen to how President Donald Trump addresses issues gender equity issues during the 2018 #SOTU address — join us in taking action. Read more »
Reproductive Freedom Is Tied to Women’s Economic Security
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. Read more »
7 Feminist Resolutions for 2018
If 2017 has taught us anything, it’s that our activism is needed now more than ever. Read more »
Your Favorite Holiday Songs: The Feminist Remix
It’s been a busy year. With your support in 2017 we helped pass equal pay legislation in many states, expanded our salary negotiation workshops, pushed against attempts to weaken Title IX, and tirelessly fought for legislative action to ensure equity for women and girls. Read more »
