Mission: To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
Vision: Equity for all.
Values: Nonpartisan, Fact-based, Integrity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality.
Diversity: 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.
AAUW has been named a 4-Star Charity three years in a row by Charity Navigator–America’s largest and most used rating agency. Only 10% of charities evaluated are awarded this rating. This means AAUW efficiently applies our generous donations to efforts that achieve our mission—advancing equity for women and girls.