AAUW-NJ Home

To advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

The Current Garden Statement Past Garden Statements Mission and Action e-News Equity Issues in the News Gender Pay Gap in New Jersey Study published by AAUW-NJ March 25, 2010: Why so Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics - Media Advisory - Panel Discussion March 25th - Report *March 11, 2010:* Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on the Paycheck Fairness Act - Paycheck Fairness Act Info - Participate: Support the Act - AAUW Hearing Blog March 8, 2010: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) releases information on Gender Inequality in the 2010 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report - About UNDP - Women's Empowerment Mission - Report Information *Jan. 28, 2010:* AAUW's Reaction to President Barack Obama's State of the Union. View the video response from Lisa Maatz, AAUW director of public policy and government relations. October, 2009: AAUW Provides Policy Recommendations for a True "Woman's Nation" - AAUW Applauds Shriver, and the Center for American Progress on the report release of A Women's Nation -- Read The Shriver Report — A Woman's Nation Changes Everything September, 2009: AAUW Partner CARE's Interview Series Premier with Nicholas Kristof. The Pulizer-prize winning journalist discusses the release of Half the Sky (authored with Sheryl WuDunn). The book follows the stories of extraordinary women as they struggle to overcome oppression. - Watch the Interview May 21, 2008: Interview on PBS with AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman - Listen to the Interview: Report Aims to Debunk Myths on Gender and Education
AAUW-NJ EVENTS :
*October 9 , 2010:* AAUW-NJ Fall Focus Forsgate Country Club - Monore Township, NJ, 9:00am-2:30 pm more info... Fall Focus Registration Form
IN THE NEWS:
PRESENTATIONS:
Breaking through Barriers - View AAUW's new promotional video featuring thought-provoking stats on women and girls, and personal reflections by individuals on the moment they knew there were still barriers to break.
Negotiation 101, presented by Lindsey Pollack
Video of the Salary Negotation Workshop at the 2009 AAUW National Convention. This workshop, featuring Lilly Ledbetter, focuses on the Paycheck Fairness Act.
The Truth about Boys and Girls - AAUW's "Behind the Pay Gap", NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams Video.
Did you know? View Video on the progression of information technology.
AAUW POSITIONS ON:
Pay Equity Work-Life Balance Retirement Security Health Care Title IX Affirmative Action Reproductive Rights Hate Crimes STEM ESEA (No Child Left Behind) Welfare/TANF Career and Technical Education Higher Education

WELCOME TO AAUW-NJ

AAUW - The American Association of University Women – New Jersey is a state level organization of the American Association of University Women. In addition to several statewide events, local branches actively further national and community goals and capitalize on the networking opportunities. The quarterly publication, The Garden Statement, reports regularly on AAUW-NJ participation in public policy, the Educational Foundation, the Legal Advocacy Fund, and state and local issues. The New Jersey organization is celebrating 83 years in New Jersey – from 1927 - 2010.

AAUW-NJ highlights include -

• Raising more than $100,000 annually for the Foundation and the Legal Advocacy Fund

• Scholarships awards to New Jersey women

• Advisors to the State Department of Education on gender equity issues and elimination of bias in schools

• Working in coalition on state issues affecting women and girls

• Lobbies for formation and continuance of county commissions on women and for economic equity

• Sponsor of voter registration drives and candidate forums

• Community projects for literacy, pre-school education, child care, nutrition for pregnant teenagers and Teen Choices

• Initiating New Jersey legislation like the New Jersey Council on Environmental Quality

AAUW is the community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. Hear the true stories from women and men about the moment when they realized there was still work to be done. View AAUW's Breaking through Barriers Video.

World War II Women Pilots
Honored with Congressional Medal
YouTube Video

Associated Press Article

AAUW President Carolyn C. Garfein's Introduction, July 2009

Title IX Compliance: Know the Score	Plan Now for Equal Pay Day	AAUW Partner

Plan Now for Equal Pay Day

Two-Minute Activist

Put our Resources into Action GO »

An Attack on Reproductive Health Care: The New Domestic Gag Rule GO »

Your Representative's Vote on the Stupak Amendment GO »

Your Senators' Votes on Hate Crimes Legislation GO »

How to Thrive in a Woman's Nation GO »

Support Women around the World GO »

Now This is Scary GO »

Protect AAUW’s Name and Grassroots Strength GO »

Support Health Care Reform GO »

Keep the Change until Women Have Real Change
Take Action GO » Send Ecard GO »

Now more than ever, the American Association of University Women needs strength in numbers. With more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 550 college and university partners, AAUW uses its powerful voice on critical issues affecting women and girls. Join AAUW today!

In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

The American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.