News and Features

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Crossing the Line, AAUW's latest research report presents new data on sexual harassment in schools.  Read the report.

 

Mount Holyoke student Chiedza Mufunde named to AAUW Student Advisory Council.

 

As incoming AAUW-MA president, Liz Fragola, outlined her goals for the coming year at the AAUW-MA 2010 Spring Convention.  Read a copy of her speech.

 

Read more about Why So Few?, an in-depth profile of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers that continue to block women's participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math.

 

Visit AAUW Dialog for the latest blog postings.

 

View the AAUW Mission video on YouTube!

 

AAUW Community Action Grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations and local

community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs to promote education and equity for women and girls.  Check the AAUW website for more information.

 

Branches are encouraged to use the Member Showcase Calendar on the AAUW website to post programs, meetings and events.

 

Linda Hallman, AAUW Executive Director, outlines efforts for working women and their families during the economic recovery. 

See On Lincoln, AAUW and Economic Recovery

 

AAUW Current Topics Briefing Series

 

AAUW Gains Special Consultative Status with U.N. Council

 

AAUW Educational Foundation releases study, Where the Girls Are:  The Facts About Gender Equity in Education. 

Read the Executive Summary.

 

View a video clip from "The Truth About Boys and Girls" a special feature on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

View the longer NBC interview with Catherine Hill, AAUW Director of Research

 

AAUW Media Guide: Resource for finding and contacting national and local media

 

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AAUW Gains Special Consultative Status with U.N. Council

 

WASHINGTON – AAUW has gained special consultative status at the United Nations with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which initiates reports, makes recommendations, and promotes respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

 

For many years, AAUW has had a U.N. representative attending select meetings and monitoring issues affecting women and girls. The new designation allows AAUW to participate in international conferences, sign on to NGO statements, and share AAUW’s expertise.

 

“We closely follow a variety of international issues ranging from girls’ education to women’s economic security to human rights to women in peacekeeping,” said AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE. “This new status will strengthen AAUW’s presence globally and provide us with greater opportunities to engage in U.N.-related activities and initiatives that break through barriers for women and girls.”

 

AAUW has a proud history in global affairs that includes awarding more than 2,200 international fellowships to women from more than 130 countries and partnering with leading international humanitarian organizations on initiatives to empower women.

 

Next year, AAUW will actively advocate for women at the 53rd session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women, which will focus on the equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS.

 

“AAUW can now advocate more effectively and support policies aimed at strengthening gender equality, especially in the areas of the economic, social, political, and reproductive health rights of women and girls,” said Carolyn Donovan, AAUW’s U.N. representative.

 

Currently, AAUW is encouraging its branches to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10 and to continue supporting ratification of the women’s rights treaty—the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

 

“AAUW members have long supported our efforts, from hosting international visitors to initiating forums and symposia on global issues pertinent to women and girls,” said Gloria L. Blackwell, AAUW’s director of fellowships, grants, and international programs. “We are thrilled that our role is expanding.”

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