At the UN: New Goals for Sustainable Development
These 17 goals will provide a framework for international cooperation based on agreed strategic objectives and will bring money and effort to the most globally pressing issues, one of which is equality for women and girls. Read more »
For Women and Girls, an Important Year at the Supreme Court
This year, the court will see a serious challenge to affirmative action, new threats to contraceptive access, and a potential watershed case for reproductive rights. Read more »
Domestic Violence: 6 Ways Celebrities are Raising Awareness, and How You Can Help
Everyone has a right to healthy, happy, and safe relationships. Watch these videos of celebrities who agree. Read more »
Join the AAUW Delegation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Apply now for a chance to participate in the 60th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) as a member of the official AAUW delegation. Read more »
12 Stats on Gender Equity That Are Scarier than Halloween
Forget ghouls, goblins, and graveyards — these 11 statistics on women’s equality reflect a reality far scarier than whatever comes out to haunt on Halloween. Read more »
States Innovate to Help Voters Register
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re highlighting some states that are passing laws to make it easier for their citizens vote. Read more »
It’s a Man’s World … Unless Women Vote!
Help AAUW #CelebrateNVRD with Our #SheVotes Twitter Storm
Tuesday, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) — a single day of coordinated events to help Americans register to vote. Join our #SheVotes Twitter storm to find resources for registering to vote, learn about voter discrimination laws, and discuss the wide range of policy issues that mobilize women to go to the polls. Read more »
U.S. Treasurer on Which Woman Should Grace the New $10
Which woman would you choose to feature on the new 10? Read more »
Watch AAUW’s Campus Sexual Assault Congressional Testimony
AAUW Vice President of Government Relations Lisa Maatz will testify before the U.S. Congress at a hearing, Preventing and Responding to Sexual Assault on College Campuses. You can watch a live stream of Maatz’s testimony on this page. Read more »
2015 State Equal Pay Legislation by the Numbers
With equal pay wins, bills pending, and some legislation waiting in the wings, here’s what’s happening with equal pay across the country. Read more »
