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Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership

The expert panel discussed bias, mentors, and women in leadership. Photo credit: Maria Bryk/Newseum

Learn about the gender leadership gap »

Broken Ladders: Barriers to Women’s Representation in Nonprofit Leadership

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Learn about women’s underrepresentation in the nonprofit and education sectors »

 

How AAUW is making a difference:

For Students

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  • Student leadership conference

  • Programs for college women

For Working Women

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  • Millions of dollars awarded to women furthering their careers

  • Legal support for women facing discrimination at work

Globally

Rena Zhu and Veronica McKinny, AAUW Youth Representatives

  • AAUW representation at the United Nations

  • Research-proven strategies to help employers level the playing field for women

 

 

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Beyond Aspirations: AAUW’s 2018 Strategic Plan

Learn about our priorities for advancing equity for women and girls.

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