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In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Public Policy Chair: Catherine Schindewolf
Advocacy and action for current issues affecting women and girls
The national Public Policy Program underscores AAUW's mission of promoting equity 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.
Action Priorities for 2009-2011 are
*To support a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, and diversity
*To achieve economic self-sufficiency for all women
*To guarantee equality, individual rights and social justice for a diverse society
Priorities encompass issues in education, Title IX enforcement, affirmative action, employment, career development and pay equity, dependent care, affordable housing, health care access, and environmental protection.
Among other issues, at the state level, AAUW-MA has supported
BECOME A TWO-MINUTE ACTIVIST: MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IN CONGRESS!
It takes only two minutes to make your voice heard-- one minute to read, one minute to act! First, take one minute to read about the latest issue in Congress. Then, take one more minute to personalize a pre-written AAUW message and e-mail it to your member of Congress.
*gender equitable programs for girls with Girls' Coalition of Greater Boston and girls in technology programs with Girls Inc. of Lynn
*increased state funding of public education, in alliance with the Campaign for Fair School Finance
*state funding for programs affecting women's health and employment in partnership with the MA Commission on the Status of Women
*gender-neutral insurance policies with the League of Women Voters
*access to emergency contraception (EC) comprehensive family planning services and reproductive choice, with the MA Coalition for Choice
*opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage
In addition, local branches have advocated for public policy issues within their communities, often in collaboration with other organizations.
AAUW Action Network a network committed to mobilizing voters on issues affecting women. Discover what’s happening in Washington and what you can do to influence the outcome!
How to Lobby: Information for AAUW-MA Members (Pdf)
Public Policy Resources on the Internet
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