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For nearly 140 years, we have been there for one another and fought for the economic security of American women and families. Throughout the coming weeks, months and years, AAUW will accelerate our efforts to address the persistent and underlying inequities that are crucial for a full recovery. Together we can ensure that we end up with a better, more economically secure world for women. A Connected Community 2016-17 AAUW American Fellow Kathryn Waldock The Big Reveal Congrats 2020-21 AAUW Fellows and Grantees AAUW is excited to announce more than 200 awards and $3.5 million in funding for fellows and grantees in the 2020–21 award year. These exceptional recipients, who were notified by email on April 15, will pursue academic work and lead innovative community projects to empower women and girls. Fellowships & Grants Lessons from a Legend A Conversation with Diane Rehm “I’ve been fortunate enough to do labor of the mind. And there’s no need to ever retire from that … ” Play Video Diane Rehm, one of America’s best-known radio personalities Read about AAUW's Exclusive Interview With Rehm Play Video AAUW Members: Voting Open April 8 – May 18 AAUW’s annual member election voting will be open Wednesday, April 8 through Monday, May 18. Make your voice heard. Learn More Our Priority Issues Removing Bias from Education Startling inequalities persist in American education. Gender, economics, race and ethnicity should not limit our opportunities. Fighting for Fair Pay & Economic Equity It’s time to close the pay gap and for the work world to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion so we can all thrive. Advancing Women in Leadership Women make up more than half of college graduates and half of the labor force. But we’re still not represented at the upper levels. We need equal representation. The Latest The Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap Research & Data Work Smart & Start Smart: Salary Negotiation Programs AAUW’s 2020 Gender Policy Agenda Policy Center Faces of AAUW AAUW refuses to accept a future of unequal pay. At the end of the day diversity is not only the right thing to do, it’s good for a company’s bottom line. Without action to close the pay gap, unequal pay will be a stark reality for women and families for the indeterminate future. That’s a scenario AAUW refuses to accept. Kim Churches, AAUW Chief Executive Officer Read More 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! Donate to support gender equity Be a part of our Equity Network Partner with us Sign up to get timely action alerts You must enable JavaScript to sign up. 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