Together, we can reach gender equality in education, economic security, and leadership. Learn more about our priority issues and how we work to achieve our mission: Equity For All.
The links below are to our national office website, where they provide in-depth information about how girls and women are treated in each of these areas, and the important work AAUW is doing to create a “fairer future for all”.
Education
Work Place and Economic Equity
Leadership
WE CAN ALL BE TWO MINUTE ACTIVISTS
Send emails and texts to your legislators to fight for equal pay, family leave, stopping sexual harassment, equality in education and more.
Sign up to get regular alerts to be able to take timely action. This is one of the easiest and most important ways you can add your voice to some of the most important topics affecting women in this country.
PUBLIC POLICY UPDATES
United States; VAWA (Violence Against Women Act of 1994)- In the United States (VAWA) was enacted 26 years ago. However, it has expired and in 2019 the VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2019 was introduced, passed the House and sent to the Senate, S.2843.
The Act now awaits action by the Senate. As of March 22, 2021, VAWA has been referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
BOOST YOUR CAREER
Want to nail your first job? Want more money in the one you have?
If you or someone you know needs a little boost career-wise, check out the resources and FREE webinars sponsored by AAUW’s national office HERE.