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Together, we can achieve a vision of equity for women and girls.
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AAUW’s voter engagement campaign — It’s My Vote! —gives you the training, tools, and resources to help increase voter participation in your community.

AAUW's statement on the 2024 national election results

AAUW is committed to holding all elected officials accountable about women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and access to education and opportunity, particularly for women of color.

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Register Now for Securing the Future: A Post-Election Conversation on Women's Economic Security

Join us for an important webinar exploring the path forward for women’s economic security under the next U.S. President and the 119th Congress. Expert panelists include:

Heather M. Boushey, Ph.D., 1997–98 AAUW American Fellow, economist and co-founder of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Jamila K Taylor, Ph.D., President & CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research

Gloria L. Blackwell, CEO of American Association of University Women

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The November 22 deadline for applying to AAUW’s grants and fellowships is fast approaching.

Current Funding Opportunities

Webinar Spotlight

Dive into our past recordings and keep an eye out for future events that celebrate, educate on, and inspire progress in gender equity.

CEO Webinar: In Conversation with Dr. Tiya Miles

Join CEO Gloria L. Blackwell for a conversation with AAUW Community Action Grant Alumna, Tiya Miles. Ph.D., about her inspiring book “Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped Women Who Challenged a Nation.” Gloria and Dr. Miles will discuss her latest work that puts girls of all races — and the landscapes they loved — at center stage and reveals the impact of the outdoors on women’s independence, resourcefulness, and vision.

Crack the Code: 5 Must-Ask Questions About Your University’s Pay System

Join us for this eye-opening 60-minute webinar where we’ll dive into the pay-system rationale so you can ask questions about your institutional compensation system and, possibly, motivate system improvements and enhance future economic security.

Webinar Spotlight

AAUW Featured Alumnae

Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of AAUW alumnae who exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership in their fields. These trailblazers, identifying as Latin American, are making significant contributions across academia, law, and beyond.

Wendy Barrales - 2021-22 American Fellow

Wendy Barrales, PhD, is an interdisciplinary scholar-activist and Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Teaching and Learning at NYU.

Ana Amezcua Ferrer – 2021-22 International Fellow

Ana Amezcua Ferrer is an international lawyer, specialized in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law.

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Our Priority Issues

Education

Removing Bias from Education

Startling inequalities persist in American education. Gender, economics, race and ethnicity should not limit our opportunities.

Gender-Equity

Fighting for Fair Pay & Economic Equity

It’s time to close the pay gap and for the work world to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion so we can all thrive.

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Advancing Women in Leadership

Women make up more than half of college graduates and half of the labor force. But we’re still not represented at the upper levels. We need equal representation.

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Start Talking about Pay!

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8 Great Job Boards for Diverse Professionals

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Tips for Getting Educational Funding

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Members of AAUW’s Action Network receive urgent email notices and text messages when their advocacy is needed most. With our online Two-Minute Activist tool, it takes just minutes and an internet connection to make your voice heard on issues impacting women and girls!

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