Public policy
Quick Facts: What You Should Know About Filling U.S. Supreme Court Vacancies
Federal courts up to and including the Supreme Court are often also the last, best hope for women who have experienced discrimination in education, employment, health care, and other aspects of their lives. Read more »
Ask Your Elected Officials to Proclaim Equal Pay Day with this Proclamation Template
Encourage your governor, city council, and mayor to proclaim “Equal Pay Day” in your state and community using this proclamation. Read more »
AAUW Advocacy Event and Activity Report-Back Form
Did you recently host an advocacy event or complete an advocacy activity? Let us know so that we can spotlight all of your amazing work! Read more »
Kurz et al. v. Trustees of Indiana University et al.
Kurz et al. v. Trustees of Indiana University et al. brings attention not only to the sexual harassment of students by university staff, but also to the serious retaliation those students may face if they speak out. Read more »
2015 AAUW Action Fund Bylaws
This document contains the AAUW Action Fund’s charter, as well as the rules and regulations for managing the Action Fund and conducting its affairs. Read more »
AAUW Public Policy Priorities
AAUW’s Public Policy Priorities underscore AAUW’s mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research and speaks to women’s needs, aspirations, and concerns across the life span. Read more »
State Legislative Request Intake Form
If you would like an opinion from AAUW staff on whether your state’s proposed legislation aligns with AAUW’s public policy priorities, please fill out this form. Read more »
Quick Facts on Health Care
AAUW believes that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will improve women’s access to basic health care services. In this downloadable, two-page document, AAUW outlines women’s unique challenges to paying for […] Read more »
