Introduction
AAUW is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. Our commitment to these issues is reflected by our activism.
By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through
educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
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Breaking through Barriers
The Association has over 100,000 members with 1,300 branches and 550 college/university institution partners nationwide, that lobbies and advocates for education and equity. Last year alone, the Oregon branches of AAUW gave $62,900 in scholarships to Oregon women seeking a higher education.
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AAUW of Oregon, with over 1100 members across the state, generously supports the AAUW Funds. Those funds include causes that
- support protection of legal rights for those facing discrimination in any workplace (#3999 Legal Advocacy Fund)
- support lifelong learning opportunities and scholarships (# 4336 Educational Opportunitites Fund)
- support advocacy for policies and laws affecting women (#4337 Public Policy Fund)
- provides research on women's issues (#9170 Eleanor Roosevelt Fund)
- and others. More information here
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Interesting statistics about AAUW members:
97% are registered voters
65% use the Web daily
AAUW members have a minimum of an associate’s degree
46% have a master’s degree and 12% hold a doctorate
More than 60% have above-average income
55% are between the ages of 40 and 70 | |
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