Advocacy Matters: Just Look at VAWA
Advocacy is powerful. And each time we push for change, we chip away at the barriers and misconceptions still standing in the way of women and girls. Read more »
For Nigerian Girls, Education Is the Key That Opens Doors to Progress
Raised in Nigeria, AAUW grantee Nnenna Agba gained popularity when she went on the widely watched television show America’s Next Top Model. She holds degrees in chemistry and urban affairs, and she is the face of an NGO that provides Nigerian girls with scholarships. Read more »
These Two Laws Protect You from Sexual Assault on Campus. Know Them.
This year, schools face new requirements, and new resources are available for enforcing the laws that can help end campus sexual assault. But many students don’t know what the laws say and how they protect victims’ rights on campus — not just to safety but to accommodations after an assault. Read more »
7 Ways Students Are Taking On Campus Sexual Assault
Across the country, college students are taking a stand against sexual assault. Here are some of their stories. Read more »
5 Takeaways from the White House Report on Campus Sexual Assault
A special White House task force just released its report and recommendations focused on ending sexual assault on campus. Read more »
6 Ways Faculty and Staff Can Fight Sexual Violence on Campus
College faculty and staff play an important role in preventing, addressing, and ending sexual violence on campus. Read our five tips for how you can take action on campus today. Read more »
The Fight against Campus Sexual Assault Gets Boost from Its Recent Spotlight and Advocacy Efforts
In the last year colleges and universities have worked to better prevent and respond to campus sexual assault, and the momentum continues to build amid White House attention, implementation of a new law, and ongoing high-profile rape and sexual assault cases. Read more »
Living the Dream as a UN Peacekeeper
AAUW International Fellow Sevara Khamzaeva came from Uzbekistan to study in the United States and has gone on to work on many international projects, the latest of which is her dream job as a U.N. peacekeeper in Darfur. Read more »
Live Blog Covers New Campus Sexual Assault Rules
Update April 2, 2014: Jump down to the bottom to see the final update. Stakeholders have come to an agreement on a final draft rule to implement the Campus […] Read more »
The Shocking Scope of Human Trafficking
The stories of trafficking are so compelling often because they are so shocking, grim reminders of the horrors lurking behind the American dream. Although the United States proudly calls itself the home of the free, at least 100,000 children are engaged in the sex trade here each year. Read more »
