*New Book Announcement* Discover the life of Black Panther Party member, Ericka Huggins. AAUW alumna Mary Phillips takes her readers on a deep dive into Huggins' life as Black Panther Party member, as well as a mother, widow, educator, poet, and former political prisoner.

Congratulations to #UNCSSW doctoral student Anderson Al Wazni who recently received a dissertation fellowship from AAUW for her project examining how climate disasters impact vulnerable populations in the U.S. through the concept of state fragility 🎉

go.unc.edu/AlWazni

Celebrating #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth , we recognize Dr. Ghadeer Dawwas, a pharmacoepidemiologist making significant contributions through her research program. Utilizing healthcare data, Dr. Dawwas provides stakeholders with insights on the risk/benefit tradeoffs of therapeutic

Today's announcement is something to celebrate. The new rule will ensure protections for students experiencing sexual harassment, pregnant & parenting students, & clarify that all students--including LGBTQ+ students--have the right to a safe & inclusive learning environment.

The mission for a strengthened #TitleIX isn't over yet: We urge President Biden to now take swift action to establish an inclusive athletics rule & urge Congress to support efforts to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate in all educational settings. Stand with us:

SUCCESS! After four years of focused efforts by students & gender justice advocates, the Biden Administration has finally updated #TitleIX . Read our joint statement from a coalition of 20+ organizations including: @NWLC, Know Your IX, National Center for Transgender Equality, The Leadership Conference, Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG National,

*New article* AAUW alumna 'Shina Ajayi-Lowo, PhD discusses the validity and value of incorporating African Indigenous birthing knowledge as part of the global maternal health strategy, the Safe Motherhood Initiative (SMI).

Her latest article, 'Safe Motherhood Initiative: Whither

We are deeply saddened by the loss of renowned artist, activist and AAUW Alumnae Recognition Awardee Faith Ringgold Her pioneering work celebrating African American identity and women's experiences through powerful storytelling has left an indelible mark. While Faith will be

Adored this amazing and inspiring AAUW Alumnae Recognition Awardee Faith Ringgold. Meeting her was truly an honor and a privilege. Her contributions will last for generations to come.

Honoring #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth , we spotlight Dr. Gabriella Nassif, an Arab American feminist scholar championing gender equality. A political economy expert focused on labor, women's rights, and development in the Arab region, notably Lebanon, Dr. Nassif bridges cultures as

Meet Dian Belanger, a historian, AAUW life member and leader at the branch, state and national levels — and the final 2024 AAUW Woman of Distinction.

For much of her career, Dian was a history teacher before becoming a public historian, sharing the history of the nation's

Meet Gitanjali Rao — an 18-year-old inventor, scientist, author and STEM promoter — and now, a 2024 AAUW Woman of Distinction.
Gitanjali earned recognition for innovations like a lead detection tool and devices that combat opioid addiction and cyberbullying. She’s inspired over

Are you ready to meet another AAUW Woman of Distinction honoree? We're proud to celebrate Tressie McMillan Cottom Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. — a professor, columnist, and 2020 MacArthur Fellow. She is also a renowned New York Times opinion columnist.

Dr. Cottom's work has garnered

Each year, AAUW presents the Women of Distinction Awards at #NCCWSL to recognize women leaders who have made extraordinary accomplishments in their professions or communities.

We're proud to celebrate . as a Woman of Distinction. She's an activist, educator, and Vice

Celebrating #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth : Dr. Mona Tajali, a trailblazer for women's rights and democratization in the Muslim world. As a board member of WLUML and co-author of the influential book 'Electoral Politics: Making Quotas Work for Women,' she's paving the way for

#NewBookAlert Dive into the discussion around 'how women seek justice, equality, and political inclusion in diverse Muslim contexts'. AAUW alumna Mona Tajali new book 'Women and Constitutions in Muslim Contexts' is available now! 'Positioned at the crossroads of secular and

During #SAAPM we recognize the impact of sexual harassment and assault in school in undermining students’ ability to learn and thrive. AAUW is urging the Department of Education to finalize a Title IX rule that will restore and strengthen protections to ensure gender equity in

Join AAUW alumna Dr. Keisha N. Blain this week at Brown University for Global Visions of Freedom: A Symposium on #BlackWomen and #Internationalism
A two-day symposium at Brown University exploring Black women’s internationalism from the 19th century to the present day.

#AANHPIWomen deserve better: Today, they are paid an average of 80 or 93 cents per dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, depending on part- or full-time work. Join us for #AANHPIEqualPay Day & every day until we #PassPFA ! bit.ly/3vPGDOl

Unequal pay exacerbates the barriers we face in our everyday lives, including the ability to provide and care for ourselves, our children, and our families.

Learn more at napawf.org/equalpay