Chicago Branch of AAUW

Chicago Branch of AAUW By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so all women have a fair chance.

Value Promise: By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so all women have a fair chance. Vision Statement: 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. The AAUW Educational Foundation provides funds to advance education, research, and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for s*x discrimination. AAUW's Public Policy Program actively supports our mission to promote equity and education for women and girls. In principal 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, s*xual orientation, national origin, disability or class.

10/08/2026

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: AAUW Money Smart Foundations. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

10/07/2026

Day 3 of : make your plan to vote. Decide how, decide when, add it to your calendar. That's it. NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/plan

Support AAUW’s Greatest Need Fund by donating to our No-Dinner Dinner Fundraiser! We will be collecting donations via Ze...
10/06/2026

Support AAUW’s Greatest Need Fund by donating to our No-Dinner Dinner Fundraiser! We will be collecting donations via Zelle or check until December 1st. Thank you to everyone who has already donated.

10/06/2026

To every Jane Doe: We see you. We hear you. We stand with you.

AAUW is committed to advancing equity, protecting the rights and dignity of women and girls, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live, learn, and thrive free from discrimination and violence.

We are paying attention. And we are standing together with survivors and advocates to .

Join us October 8 as we raise our voices for equality, accountability, and justice. Click the link below to find an event near you:

https://action.womensmarch.com/local

10/04/2026
10/02/2026

The U.S. Census Bureau has collected race and ethnicity data since the first census in 1790. NPR recently ran a story about the history of collecting this data. Initially this data was used to exclude People of Color. During the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, race and ethnicity data began to be used as a tool for inclusion and racial justice.

The Trump administration has been trying to roll back civil rights legislation and eradicate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives. The Census Bureau had been planning to roll out a new category for people of Middle Eastern or North African descent, but now the Bureau is proposing to stop collecting race and ethnicity data for the 2030 Census, arguing that there is a "reduced need for information about people's race and ethnicity." As you can imagine, civil rights groups are challenging this assertion.

Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-5966883/trump-wants-to-remove-a-question-about-race-in-the-census-we-look-back-at-the-history



Image credit: U.S. Census Bureau

10/02/2026

Film screening, panel discussion and networking this weekend! Attend Reimagining the Script -- the Midwest premiere screening of humorous short films from Womanhood: The Series (Season 2) that explore cultural attitudes and biases that women face in male-dominated workplaces. Two locations: Columbia College, Sat. Oct. 3, 2-4 PM; College of DuPage, Sun. Oct 4, 2-4 PM. Tickets $15 in advance or at the door.

10/01/2026

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Despite excelling in every sector and industry in our country, Latinas continue to face some of the most severe pay gaps, dramatically impacting their economic security. Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Justice for Migrant Women

09/29/2026

🗳️ Early voting is now available!

Ready, set, vote! Find an early voting location that’s convenient for you.

📍 Find early voting locations: elections.il.gov

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