AAUW of Idaho  
Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research

Welcome to the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Idaho home page. Please explore our site for links to Idaho state and branch activities, as well as connections to the national organization's three corporations: Association, Educational Foundation, and Legal Advocacy Fund. Discover what AAUW is, who its members are, and how to join us.

Learn more about AAUW's theme, Education as the Gateway to Women's Economic Security. Members should go to the Program Theme Resources page at www.aauw.org and login to the members' only area.

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History and Purpose

Founded in 1881, AAUW is the nation's leading advocate for educational equity for women and girls. There are more than 100,000 members in the United States, with over 1,300 branches and 500 college and university partners nationwide, dedicated to tearing down barriers to equality and creating opportunities to help women and girls reach their full potential. Visit AAUW's online museum for a virtual tour of our history.

AAUW was founded on the conviction that education is key to achieving equity for women. Our first study in 1885 helped open colleges and universities to women by refuting the once-popular notion that higher education threatens women's health. Today, more than a century later, we're still fighting to remove obstacles that hold women back.

While education is AAUW's primary focus, we have always spoken out about vital social, economic, and political issues. We have long influenced legislative debates on critical issues such as gender-fair education, civil rights, family and medical leave, equal pay for equal work, reproductive choice, affirmative action, welfare reform, and health care reform. We condemn all forms of discrimination.

If equity is at issue, we're there. Lobbying legislators and taking a stand on policy issues. Raising money to fund research. Publishing groundbreaking studies. Spearheading community programs. Launching voter education campaigns. Mentoring women and girls. Working with educators to better engage girls in learning. Awarding fellowships and grants to outstanding women around the globe through the AAUW Educational Foundation. Providing legal support to fight sex discrimination through the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund.

Membership

AAUW values and seeks members of every race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, and level of physical ability. Membership is now open to anyone with an associate's degree (or equivalent), a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university. These new guidelines were voted on at the 2005 national convention.

There are seven branches in Idaho that meet on a regular basis to develop programs that promote equity. Branch members are also part of the state AAUW and the national organization. In Idaho, prospective members should link to our Membership page for information about joining; others should call 1-800-326-AAUW or e-mail info@aauw.org.

Education is a social process. Education is growth.
Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.
John Dewey

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