AAUW Who We Are | Port Townsend (WA) Branch

AAUW Port Townsend is one of the largest AAUW branches in the state of Washington.
The branch includes nearly 160 active and involved members living in and around the historic seaport town of Port Townsend, Washington. We have been active advocates for women and education since the branch was founded in 1948.

Our Mission

The Port Townsend Branch of AAUW is committed to advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. We will remove barriers and develop opportunities for all women and girls in East Jefferson County to reach their full potential. Our vision is equity for all.

Our Goals

Economic Security

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which greets woman as soon as they enter the work force and widens throughout their working lives. Unequal wages stand in the way of a woman’s ability to pay off student debt, build wealth, and save for a secure retirement.

Education

We champion equal opportunities in education. Though more than 60% of college graduates are woman, they face barriers and biases throughout their schooling. From pre-school to graduate school, girls and women are unconsciously steered into certain fields of studies and away from lucrative ones, such as STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Advocacy

Our members and supporters work on local, state, and federal levels to support laws and policies that enable women’s success. Our work in statehouses and the U.S. capitol has helped pass hundreds of pieces of legislation. Our Legal Advocacy team has supported plaintiffs in more than 125 gender equity legal cases.

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 or disability.

“AAUW supports the civil rights of all individuals and opposes all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.” aauw.org – Click for details…

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