Five Star Branch

American Association of University Women
Greensboro Branch

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AAUW Divisions

 

The Association

 

 

Educational Foundation

 

 

Legal Advocacy Fund

 
  International Federation of University Women  
  Public Policy Program  
   
The
Association
The Association is a 150,000-member organization with more than 1500 branches that lobbies and advocates for education and gender equity. It works with teachers, administrators, students, and parents to institute gender-fair education programs in schools, provides leadership training, and promotes multicultural awareness and action.

 

Educational
Foundation

AAUW's Educational Foundation (EF), established in 1958, is the oldest and one of the largest sources of non-institutional funding of graduate education for women.

The Foundation has helped more than 8,000 women from more than 120 nations to pursue their personal and professional goals through fellowships, grants, and awards. In 2002-03 it will distribute more than $4 million in fellowships, grants, and awards to 300 outstanding women.

For further information, contact the Foundation's Fellows' Coordinator at 202.728.7602 or call the Helpline at 800.326.2289

 

 
Legal
Advocacy
Fund
AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF), founded in 1981, provides funds and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education. The LAF has contributed almost $750,000 to 70 women. LAF does not engage in litigation.

For further information, contact LAF at 800.326.2289 x 145.

 

 
International
Federation
of
University
Women
International Federation of University Women (IFUW), founded in 1920 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that unites more than 180,000 women university graduates in 72 national federations and associations throughout the world. Its purpose is to promote international friendship, cooperation, and peace. AAUW membership includes IFUW membership.

For further information, contact the International Federation of University Headquarters at

8 rue de l'Ancien-Port
CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland
(+41) 22 731 23 80 (phone)
(+41) 22 738 04 40 (fax)

 

Public
Policy
Program
The Public Policy Program underscores AAUW's mission and its work builds upon a century of responsible public participation at the local, state, national, and international levels. AAUW is committed to working in partnership with diverse allies.

For further information, contact the Public Policy Program at 202.728.7633 or call the Helpline at 800.326.2289.

   
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