• Adequate and equitable funding for quality public education for all students
• Vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education 
• Increased support for, and access to, higher education for women and other disadvantaged populations

To achieve economic self-sufficiency for all women, AAUW advocates

• Pay equity and fairness in compensation   
• Programs that provide women with education, training, and support for success in the workforce, including nontraditional occupations

To guarantee equality, individual rights, and social justice for a diverse society, AAUW advocates  

• Freedom from violence and fear of violence in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities
• Increased access to health care and family planning services, and expansion of patients’ rights 

Member Input

The strength of the two-year AAUW Public Policy Program is that it originates and ends with the membership. The adoption of the Association's two-year Public Policy Program at each national convention is the culmination of a process involving AAUW members nationwide.

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The public policy program underscores AAUW’s mission of promoting equity and education for all women and girls. The work of AAUW builds upon a century of responsible public participation at the local, state, national, and international levels. AAUW is committed to working in partnership with diverse allies.

To learn more about AAUW Public Policy visit www.aauw.org or call the AAUW Helpline at (800) 326-2289