Making Sacrifices for Student Debt: One Lawyer’s Story 17May
There are a wealth of myths surrounding student debt loans and their repayment. For example, many students who pursue law degrees do so with the belief that the careers they […] Read more »
The Power of Education 13April
Her world was transformed by education, and now Tererai Trent, Ph.D., is bringing that right to girls in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Make Your Advocacy Better, Faster, Stronger, and Burnout-Proof 31March
Just over two months ago, thousands of AAUW members joined rallies across the country (some far chillier than others!) to make their voices heard to lawmakers at every level […] Read more »
Women Demand Global Economic Parity, Not Status Quo 30March
When women are economically empowered they have the potential to change their own economic status as well as that of the communities and countries in which they live. At the CSW, women made it known that we are using our expertise and raising our voices to take action to achieve gender equality. The world can’t wait another 170 years. Read more »
Five AAUW Women You Didn’t Know Were on Postage Stamps 30March
Dorothy Height is one of more than a dozen women involved with AAUW who have appeared on postage stamps through the years. Cast your vote for which AAUW member you want to see on the next stamp. Read more »
Here’s Who Would Win March Madness Based on Schools’ Gender Pay Gaps 14March
March Madness, the annual NCAA basketball tournament, kicks off this week. But to us, the real madness is that women and people of color still don’t have equal pay in 2017! Read more »
Do Governors Know How to Pronounce “Woman”? 13March
Every year at the beginning of their state’s respective legislative session governors deliver a State of the State address. This year the majority of governors’ agendas failed to cover AAUW priorities. Most didn’t even use the word “women.” Read more »
NGOs Build a Strong Future for Women in Morocco and Tunisia 10March
In Tunisia and Morocco it is apparent that they are raising their voices with us to demand women’s human and civil rights. Read more »
Six Women to Inspire You on International Women’s Day 06March
On International Women’s Day we think about AAUW fellowship recipients who represent a diversity of professions and who act on the belief that women’s equality benefits society as a whole. Read more »
5 Ways to #StandUptoSexism 10February
Most people agree that gender discrimination is unacceptable. Yet it still persists and assumes many forms, from the seemingly harmless workplace comments to the denial of equal pay for equal work. Here are a few ways you can #StandUptoSexism. Read more »
