AAUW Issues
AAUW’s policy work connects and rallies advocates at the local, state, national, and global levels to empower women and girls. With the member-voted Public Policy Priorities as our guide, AAUW uses lobbying and grassroots efforts to push forward policies that break through educational and economic barriers for women. Below we highlight our positions and advocacy on major issues.
To view letters, comments, testimony, and legal briefs, select one of the main images or policy themes below. If you’d like more information on our positions or advocacy efforts, choose one of the listed policies below or see AAUW’s Public Policy Priorities.
Civil Rights
AAUW advocates for equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse society.
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Education
AAUW supports a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, and diversity.
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Economic Security
AAUW advocates for all women to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
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Title IX
AAUW supports vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education.
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