New AAUW Report Reveals the Barriers and Biases That Limit Women Leaders and Society
The report demonstrates how that gender leadership gap limits both women and our society and details real solutions for lawmakers, industry leaders, and everyday Americans. Read more »
AAUW Convenes Panel on the Current Status of Women in Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Experts to Discuss Findings from a New AAUW Report at the Newseum Media Contacts: Lisa Goodnight 202.785.7738 On March 30, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) […] Read more »
8 Women, 8 Different Ways to Lead with AAUW
Check out these eight AAUW stars who are proving that women can be powerful leaders on campus and beyond. The face of leadership doesn’t have to be male. Read more »
Run like a Girl: Women Presidential Candidates throughout History
Women have been running for president of the United States since 1872 — before women even had the right to vote. And this year, two high-profile women entered the race. Here are some of the women who have tried to crack the ultimate glass ceiling. Read more »
Women’s Words to Lead By
Get inspired and fired up with these words from some great women leaders. Read more »
Why We Need to Stop Equating Leadership with Masculinity
What’s really going on when we assume that people in powerful positions are men? Why does this happen, and what does it mean about how we perceive women leaders? AAUW’s new research report finds that the reasons why we equate men and masculinity with leadership has little do with facts and a lot to do with stereotypes and assumptions. Read more »
You Might Not Know These Remarkable Women, but You Should
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating some remarkable women you might not know about but should. From the halls of Congress to the U.N. to movie theaters, these women are blazing trails and empowering women and girls everywhere. Read more »
5 Leaders Standing Up for Women at the United Nations This Year
AAUW’s voice in activism is a powerhouse thanks to our passionate and dedicated members who make change for women and girls in their communities. This year, we are elevating our members’ voices to a higher stage, the United Nations. Read more »
We Need Women Leaders to Solve Global Challenges
Women are half of the world’s population but only a fraction of the world’s heads of state and government leaders. Why does that matter? Because the world needs the talents, values, and contributions of women to be seen as just as important as those of men in order to create a world that provides economic opportunity, peace, and security to us all. Read more »
Watch the Barriers and Bias Research Launch Panel on Women in Leadership
Live from the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on March 30, a panel of experts from industry, politics, and academia, moderated by journalist and author Cokie Roberts, will discuss the report’s findings, what they mean for women in leadership, and how these industries — and our society as a whole — can benefit from more women leaders. CART captioning and ASL interpreters will be provided. Read more »
