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| Home | About Us | Community Action | Interest Groups | Members | Membership | News | Program | Welcome to the The American Association of University Women is a national organization, which advances the equity for all women and girls through advocacy,education and research. The Association has more than 100,000 members and 1,300 branches across the United States, as well as 550 college/university partners. The Association has influenced legislative debate on critical issues such as education, sex discrimination, civil rights,reproductive choice, affirmative action, Title IX, welfare reform, vocational education, pay equity and medical leave, and health care reform. The Educational Foundation is the nation's oldest foudation awarding scholarships and grants to women, funding pioneering research on girls' education, community action projects and fellowship for women. One of the programs of the Educational Foundation is the Legal Advocacy Fund, which provides funds and a support system for individuals in higher education seeking judicial redress for denial of tenure and sex discrimination. AAUW California was formed in 1920 and is California's most active and diverse organization for women offering action for equity, personal and professional growth, community leadership and friendship. At the state level, AAUW provides legislative support and guidance to state lawmaking bodies. |
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