AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881
Advancing gender equity through
education and advocacy.
AAUW 2025 Strategic Plan
AAUW’s 2025 Strategic Plan outlines how we’ll advance equity for women and girls by expanding access to higher education, advocating for inclusive policies, and strengthening our nationwide member network.
AAUW & AAUW Action Fund Release 2026 Voter Issue Guide
AAUW and AAUW Action Fund’s Voter Issue Guide centers on key gender equity issues at stake in the 2026 elections. Members and affiliates can use this nonpartisan guide to educate themselves and their communities, prompt local discussion, and pose questions to candidates to help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box.
AAUW Launches The Not So Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap (2026 Update)
AAUW’s new The (Not So) Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap report shows that pay inequity isn’t just about fairness — it’s about women’s lifelong economic security. In 2024, women working full-time, year-round earned just 81 cents for every dollar paid to men — and only 76 cents when all working women, including part-time and seasonal workers, are counted. Over a 40-year career, that gap adds up to about $542,800 in lost wages, underscoring why addressing the pay gap requires comprehensive solutions that focus on discrimination, job segregation, and caregiving penalties.
AAUW Winter Member Gathering 2026
This meaningful gathering united AAUW members to receive important updates from the National Office on policy initiatives, membership efforts, and key priorities for the coming year. We also paused to honor and celebrate the outstanding dedication of our donors, members, and branches. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a success!
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