Welcome to the AAUW Reston-Herndon Area (VA) Branch

In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership… There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
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“We are tenacious and trailblazing –
advocating for women and girls
since 1881 and into the future!”

AAUW opposes the recent actions of the administration to destroy the Department of Education.

This year, AAUW of Virginia is celebrating its 100^th year of advocating for equitable access to public education. The recent actions of the Administration endanger this century of progress, and we fear will send us back to the days of separate but equal –– which was anything but.

The President knows he cannot unilaterally dismantle the U.S. Department of Education through executive order; however, this reckless action is part of a deeply troubling agenda to dismantle public education through cuts and chaos. Since most of the DOE’s budget is spent through the Office of Federal Student Aid, by slashing funding, stripping oversight, and creating disorder, this administration is deliberately undermining America’s future leaders’ ability to access and complete higher education. The consequences will be devastating for low-income students, first-generation college-goers, and communities historically marginalized in education.

AAUW calls on Congress to reject this cynical attack on the U.S. Department of Education and to uphold its essential mission: ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has access to a high-quality education. We will not stand idly by as public education is placed on the chopping block. We expect Congress to protect the future of education in America.

LOBBY CORPS

Are you interested in participating in Lobby Corp? AAUW members and college students in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are welcome to join. Training is now underway to provide information and offer insights on how to do a “lobby visit”  on Capitol Hill and how to be an effective advocate. Missed the most recent AAUW Lobby Corps Virtual Training? WATCH THIS SPACE for additional training opportunities and see the Public Policy and Lobby Corps page on this website for additional information regarding and photos of the current members.

The ERA

Equality in the Constitution is not up for debate, support the ERA now! While the advancement of women’s equality has continued, sex discrimination does not have the same legal protection as other constitutional classes, such as race, religion, or nationality. And as we have seen over the past year, how women’s equality under law can be changed or even revoked at the whim of legislators and judges. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) would provide, once and for all, the constitutional guarantee that all men and women are truly equal under the law and that these rights cannot easily be abridged. 

NATIONAL PRIORITY ISSUES
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and more than 800 college and university members. Priority issues include:
–  Removing Bias from Education
Startling inequalities persist in American education. Gender, economics, race and ethnicity should not limit our opportunities.
–  Fighting for Fair Pay & Economic Equity
It’s time to close the pay gap and for the work world to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion so we can all thrive.
–  Advancing Women in Leadership.
Women make up more than half of college graduates and half of the labor force.  But we’re still not represented at the upper levels. We need equal representation.

AAUW WEBINARS
Check out National webinars and look for news of online events  HERE.

THE COMMUNITY HUB 
AAUW  has recently upgraded the organization’s data system, now called the AAUW Community Hub. You’ll need your updated account to renew your membership, donate, vote, and update branch activities. Need help? Visit the “Systems Update” page for instructions on how to log in. If you encounter any issues or have concerns while interacting with the Community Hub, please reach out to aauw.org or join the Office Hours sessions held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. You can sign up here.

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