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The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our public policy efforts, programs, and diversity initiatives.
Philadelphia Branch Inc., AAUW seeks to create programs that serve the needs of our diverse membership and our community in a fiscally responsible manner by sharing the unique talents and experiences of our members in various venues. We are dedicated to build upon our outreach and communication among members and to the community. |
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Branch History
Women university graduates in the Philadelphia area formed the Women’s University Club in 1886. The club affiliated with the American Association of University Women in 1935, becoming chartered and incorporated with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as Women’s University Club, Philadelphia Branch of the American Association of University Women. |
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Our Membership
AAUW, founded as a national organization in 1881, is open to all graduates who hold the baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In principle and in 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. |
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Corporate Structure
AAUW is composed of three corporations: The Association, a 100,000-member organization with more than 1,300 branches nationwide that lobbies and advocates for education and equity;
The AAUW Educational Foundation,provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change.
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, which provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
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Nationwide Activities
On a national level, the AAUW engages in research, funding and social advocacy addressing issues surround women and girls in education. AAUW research draws national attention to issues of gender equity and education; influences policy-makers as well as educators, parents, and students; and, most importantly, serves as a catalyst for action.
In addition, 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. |
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International Activities
AAUW has long been committed to promoting equity for women and girls around the world. AAUW awarded its first International Fellowship in 1917 and in 1919 co-founded the International Federation of University Women, which promotes equity worldwide.
In 1946 AAUW received permanent observer status to the United Nations. Today AAUW is an active member of IFUW, a network of 180,000 women university graduates from 72 national federations and associations. Among other priorities, IFUW has consultative status with and a voice at the U.N. Economic and Social Council and sponsors the Bina Roy Partners in Development Programme, where AAUW branches support IFUW projects in developing countries. A director of international affairs sits on the Association Board of Directors to spotlight global programs and developments. In addition, the AAUW Educational Foundation awards International Fellowships and sponsors a biennial International Symposium, funded in large part by AAUW members. |
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AAUW Voter Education Campaign
After the 1994 elections, women quickly realized that critical issues - educational equity, health care, civil rights, workplace equity, reproductive choice, and welfare reform - were seriously threatened by the congressional majority leadership. Decades of progress were at stake. In response, AAUW launched its national Voter Education Campaign. The Campaign is involved with a variety of public policy actions in areas including civil rights, education, family and medical leave, pay equity, reproductive rights, and social security and welfare reform. |
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