AAUW Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.

AAUW Vision: Equity for all.

Values: Nonpartisan. Fact-based. Integrity. Inclusion & Intersectionality.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since our founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

AAUW is a national organization that is composed of over:  

AAUW Value Promise:  By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

AAUW Diversity Policy:  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, disability, or class.