American Association of University Women

Aurora Area Branch

LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND

 

Promoting education and equality for women and girls

Interest Groups

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding and a support system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, a program of the AAUW Educational Foundation, is the nation's largest legal fund focused solely on sex discrimination in higher education.  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.

LAF promotes equity for women in higher education by

Ø Providing case support for sex discrimination lawsuits

Ø Educating the college and university community about sex discrimination and ways to improve conditions through public education on campus and in the community programs

Ø Organizing a network of volunteer attorneys and social scientists who consult with the public on legal strategies, resources, and the strength of current and potential lawsuits

Ø Recognizing innovative efforts to improve the climate for campus women through the Progress in Equity Award

 

The Aurora Branch hosts fund raisers throughout the year for this cause.  Watch the calendar for the upcoming Chili Supper and Farmer’s Market Bake & Book Sale.  

 

To learn more about the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund visit the national website, e-mail laf@aauw.org, or call (800) 326-AAUW.  At the branch level, please contact Susan Boehme for more information.