AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881

Equity Now

Together, we can achieve a vision of equal opportunity for all
Judith Resnik, AAUW American Fellow 1975–76
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NCCWSL 2024 Registration Deadline: May 15

AAUW invites hundreds of college women from around the country for leadership training, inspiration and networking at our National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL).

Join AAUW on May 30 – June 1, 2024 in DC metro area for this year’s NCCWSL.

Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, one of three mission specialists, positions herself on the floor of the Space Shuttle Discovery's mid-deck. (30 Aug 1984). Photo: NASA
Women Make History Every Day

Astronaut and 1975–76 AAUW American Fellow Judith Resnik

AAUW’s 1975–76 American Fellow Judith Resnik made history by becoming the second female astronaut in space. After she perished in the 1986 Challenger tragedy, AAUW members raised $235,000 to fund the Judith Resnik American Fellowship endowment.

AAUW has a proud heritage of helping women pursue higher education, tracing back to a time when few women had that opportunity.

Webinar Spotlight: "The Demands of Justice"

Dive into our past recordings and keep an eye out for future events that celebrate, educate on, and inspire progress in gender equity.

"The Demands of Justice: Enslaved Women, Capital Crime, and Clemency in Early Virginia"

CEO Gloria L. Blackwell in conversation with AAUW American Fellowship alumna Tamika Nunley, Ph.D., as they discuss her recent book, “The Demands of Justice: Enslaved Women, Capital Crime, and Clemency in Early Virginia,” 1662-1865.

Arab American Heritage Month

AAUW is proud to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month this April. This month, we are highlighting our alumnae of Arab heritage as well as those working to bring awareness and promote gender equity for women and girls within the Arab American community.

Mona Tajali is an associate professor of international relations and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Agnes College.

Dr. Gabriella Nassif is an American and Lebanese feminist and political economy expert.

Dr. Dena Al-Adeeb is an Iraqi born feminist scholar-activist, and artist-cultural worker.

Dr. Ghadeer Dawwas, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Sanaz Chamanara is the ESG Lead at the United Nations University Institute.

Election Resources

How to Get Involved and Educate Voters

There are many ways AAUW members can get involved in the elections and help educate voters. Our voter engagement campaign — It’s My Vote! — will give you the training, tools, and resources to help increase voter participation in your community.

Our Priority Issues

Take Action

Members of AAUW’s Action Network receive urgent email notices and text messages when their advocacy is needed most. With our online Two-Minute Activist tool, it takes just minutes and an internet connection to make your voice heard on issues impacting women and girls!