Welcome to the American Association of University Women of New York State.
Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Value Statement: By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that
breaks educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
In principle and 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.
Equal Pay Day for 2010 has passed - April 20! How does NYS compare with other states in Equal Pay? Check the Gender Wage Gap Map to see how NY state is doing. Hover on the star of each state to get specific information.
 AAUW NYS has received a 2010-2011 AAUW Public Policy Impact Grant for a NYS Voter Education Campaign! Part of the grant was used for a presentation at the summer leadership conference July 9-11 at Cazenovia College.
Lecia Imbery (AAUW Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator) and Nancy Mion (National AAUW Public Policy Committee Chair) presented materials to prepare for effective Voter Education in 2010.
In addition, now available is a list of the votes by the NYS representatives on bills of special interest to AAUW along with an explanation of those bills.
Our AAUW-NYS International Director and Cultural Interests Director have compiled information for a new AAUW-NYS project. Please take a look at "My Sister's Keeper" and see how YOUR branch can implement it.
AAUW's newest research publication - "Why So Few" - is now available - click HERE for resources.
The St Lawrence County Branch has published an updated list of books on Women's History for young readers. If you use the Barnes and Noble partnership program for making the purchases, the AAUW Educational Fund will receive a contribution - it's a "win-win"!
While we're on the subject of books, don't forget AAUW's ¡Adelante! book selections and International book selections. Think about the people on your gift lists - and use the Barnes and Noble connection for a discount and an EF contribution!
Added to the program page is a section on "Working with Girls" Check for ideas, and send other suggestions to the Program VP!
On October 29, a special event was held - "Title IX PIAB Webinar for AAUW Members-2009". It can now be viewed online - click here for the page.
 Happy Anniversary to NCCWSL! 25 years of encouraging "Leadership for Today and Tomorrow". Please read all about the program on the AAUW website.
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