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Principles and Priorities: AAUW Public Policy Platform, 2011-2013

AAUW Board of Directors Policy Book

State and branch public policy leaders should refer to policies 302 (Candidates for Public Office) and 501 (Participation in Coalitions, Partnerships and Other Organizations) of the AAUW Board of Directors Policy Book. AAUW members can view the policy book at aauw.org | Member Center | Important Notices and Information.

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Public Policy Questions?

Please contact state public policy co-directors:
Amy Blackwell
ae_blackwell@yahoo.com
Barb McDaniel
barbmcdanl@aol.com

CROSSING THE LINE:
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT SCHOOL

Did you know that nearly half of 7-12 grade students have been sexually harassed?

• Download, read, and share AAUW's latest research report to get the facts and empower yourself and others with tools to combat sexual harassment of our young people.
• Attach the PDF file of the report to
  e-mails to schools, teachers, parents, grandparents, civic & advocacy groups, family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, etc.
  
  Click the report cover below
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For more than a century, AAUW has influenced legislative debate on critical issues such as education, Social Security, sex discrimination, civil rights, reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity, family and medical leave, and health care reform.

About Stating Official Positions of AAUW...

Unless AAUW's support or opposition is explicitly noted in the writeup of a bill, AAUW does not have a position either for or against it at the time of the writeup.  BECAUSE OF AMENDMENTS, AAUW'S POSITIONS MAY CHANGE.  IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KEEP UP TO DATE. CONTACT US. The status of bills changes daily.

USE OF NAME

AAUW members are urged to support local, state and national measures that implement AAUW priorities. Members may choose not to support such measures, but they may not use the name of AAUW in public opposition to those measures. As individuals, AAUW members are encouraged to be active in the political and legislative process. Each branch president has a copy of USE OF NAME for members to review.

The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.

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AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. 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, or disability. For more information about AAUW, please visit www.aauw.org.