AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

NORTHWEST VALLEY of ARIZONA

Legal Advocacy

Since 1981 the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund has helped students, faculty, staff and administrators in higher education challenge discriminatory practices such as sexual harassment, denial of tenure or promotion, pay inequity and inequality in women’s athletics programs. Today LAF offers the following programs and services:

• Case support for sex discrimination lawsuits
• The LAF Progress in Equity Award, which recognizes a college or university program that has resulted in significant progress for women on campus
• The Speaking Out for Justice Award, which is awarded biennially at the AAUW National Convention to prominent women who have successfully advocated for equity for women and girls
• The Legal Referral Network of attorneys and social scientists who consult with the public on legal strategies, resources and the strength of current and potential lawsuits
• The Campus Outreach Program to assist colleges in promoting gender equity
• The Plaintiff Travel Grant Program, which funds LAF-supported plaintiffs to speak at selected AAUW state conventions
• Informative research and newsletters, including LAF Update and Network News
• A resource library that covers issues on Title IX, sexual harassment, pay equity and other issues and includes LAF videos and publications
• Resources on how to navigate the legal system.

Click HERE  for more information on giving to the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund

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