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.

educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

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.

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      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

For more information, contact:

• AAUW of Oregon leaders are eager to answer your questions. Follow the highlighted title to  Contact Leaders

• National headquarter: AAUW.

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