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AAUW Funds
AAUW advances
equity for women and girls, through advocacy, education,
philanthropy, and research. The AAUW Funds supports this
mission of AAUW.
EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FUND
The AAUW
Educational Opportunities Fund provides funds to advance
education for women and girls. It is the world's largest source
of funding for graduate women and supports aspiring scholars
around the globe. The Fund also supplies money for
undergraduate scholarships and for community projects. In
2009-2010 the Fund had 3,408 Applicants for 215 fellowships and
awards for a total of $3,061,000. The cornerstone of the
Fund has always been
the
remarkable energy and commitment of AAUW members, other
individuals, corporations, and foundations that make
contributions and help raise money for this work.
LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND
The AAUW
Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) was founded in 1981 and provided
funding and a support system for women challenging sex
discrimination in higher education. In the ensuing 28 years,
LAF has funded more than 100 cases across the U.S. (many have
been California cases) and has donated over a million dollars to
give plaintiff support to people fighting sex discrimination in
higher education through financial assistance and outreach for
their cases. At a 2008 Board meeting, the Board decided to
expand LAF to include sex discrimination in ALL workplaces. In
collaboration with the Public Policy and Government Relations
department LAF seeks amicus curiae opportunities in cases of
discrimination that disadvantage women in the workplace. LAF is
also transitioning toward supporting landmark sex discrimination
cases that have the potential to make a difference for all
women.
The Legal Advocacy Fund Promotes Equity by:
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Providing case support for women in sex discrimination
lawsuits
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Educating the college and university community about sex
discrimination and offering public education programs
designed to improve discriminatory conditions
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Organizing a network of volunteer attorneys and social
scientists who consult on legal strategies, resources, and
the merit of current and potential lawsuits
THE PUBLIC POLICY FUND
This Fund supports AAUW Public
Policy positions and priorities and also supports Voter
Education and efforts to get out the vote for elections.
THE ELEANOR ROOSEVELT FUND
The Eleanor Roosevelt Fund supports
research in areas that affect the lives of women and girls.
THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FUND
This Fund provides Leadership
Programs for college women.
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