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American Association of University Women (AAUW), founded in 1881, is the nation's leading organization that promotes equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. It has nearly 100,000 members, 1,300 branches and 500 college and university institutional partners. People of every race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, and level of physical ability are invited to join.

AAUW Louisiana has 200 members in 5 branches, plus 170 members-at-large.

AAUW Louisiana actively supports efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Ammendment (ERA) in Louisiana, and serves to support our Louisiana branch members, Louisiana Members At Large (MAL) and AAUW activities at Louisiana colleges and universities.

About AAUW

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

Founded in 1881 by seventeen alumnae of eight colleges, AAUW is the largest, oldest national organization dedicated to the advancement of women and education.

AAUW is divided into two corporations: The Association and The AAUW Educational Foundation. Each has a mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. In addition, The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund is an important program under The AAUW Educational Foundation which provides funding and a support system for individuals seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.

The Value of Belonging to AAUW

As an AAUW member, you'll be proud to belong to this nationwide group of people who value education and equal rights, who are contributing to a more promising future for all women and girls, and who together provide a powerful voice for women and girls. This is a voice that cannot and will not be ignored.