Local Connections, National Change: Women’s Organization Breaks through Barriers
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ince our first meeting in 1881, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has worked to create a vibrant community dedicated to breaking through barriers for women and girls. With nearly 100,000 members committed to our cause, AAUW advances equality through research, advocacy, philanthropy, and education. As a nationwide community with deeply entrenched local roots in almost 1,000 communities, our members build relationships in their own backyard and all across the country. AAUW members support one another personally and professionally. We travel to meet and learn from women in places like Cuba, Israel and South Africa. We organize panels, political debates and career days. We start book clubs. We lunch, we brunch. We mentor the next generation by reaching out to local schools and colleges. Together, we make an impact. Not every member has the time to commit to activities outside of the workplace or their family life, which is why AAUW offers a variety of ways for our members to get involved, stay informed and support women’s progress without clogging up an already overwhelming to-do list. All told, more than 100,000 people, in addition to 500 college and university partners, make up the AAUW Community. That’s a lot of people standing together to break through barriers, and our combined dedication is reflected in everything we do. From local hot topics to national matters, we engage in the fundamental issues of the day, be they educational, social, economic, or political. That engagement is reflected in AAUW’s strong history
of action. When more than a century ago a Harvard physician claimed that higher education jeopardized women’s health, AAUW conducted research that proved he was wrong. When the number of female college students grew, AAUW funded fellowships to support them. When girls and boys were treated differently in school, AAUW put gender bias on the national agenda. The issues women face today may be different, but our commitment remains strong. Our legacy of action continues in crucial places. In the halls of government, AAUW’s leading voice shapes public policies that support women and girls. On issues like equal pay, women’s health care, school vouchers and sexual assault, we work to get legislation passed that will make a real difference in the lives of women.
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In the courtroom, our Legal Action Fund gives financial support to women fighting sex discrimination in higher education in the workplace. On college campuses, we’re developing the next generation of women through leadership programs, salary negotiation classes and action against sexual violence. In the classroom, be it kindergarten, community college or graduate school, we offer best practices for encouraging girls and women to get involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and we also provide more than $3 million in scholarships and grants each year. With a proud history behind us and a clear action plan
before us, AAUW continues to unite people behind the common goal of breaking through educational and economic barriers for women and girls. We invite you to learn more and become part of our community by visiting
www.aauw.org.
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