Welcome to AAUW Washington State

We work at local, state, and national levels to champion equal opportunities for women in education, narrow the gender pay gap, and support laws and policies that enable women’s success. Learn more about who we are and what we do in our newsletter, the Evergreen Leader –>

Our members belong to AAUW branches throughout Washington—big and small, rural and urban. We even have an Online Branch that meets via Zoom. Click -> here to find a branch to connect with.


AAUW Reacts to 2024 National Election Results

“The election results are extremely sobering, especially on the heels of a hyperpartisan, gridlocked Congress. AAUW is committed to holding all elected officials accountable about women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and access to education and economic opportunity, particularly for women of color.”  AAUW CEO Gloria Blackwell, AAUW press release, November 4, 2024

“AAUW-WA is a nonpartisan organization focused on issues that matter to our members and align with our mission: ‘to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.’ We believe that democratic participation in governance and equal rights, benefits, and opportunities in all institutions of society— economic, social, educational, health, and political—are fundamental to women’s empowerment and public well-being.”  (AAUW-WA President Emily Hitchens). Learn more -> Issues We Care About.


Mark your calendar for Lobby Day on Monday, January 27.

Our Public Policy Team will identify legislative priorities and bills that address them. The weekly emails, This Week in Olympia, contain updates and Action Alerts from our lobbyist Nancy Sapiro. Use this link -> to sign up for This Week in Olympia.


We heard each other’s stories, listened to inspiring speakers, and viewed a thought-provoking film at our in-person event on October 19, 2024. Read more…


Many of us remember Dr. Dorothy Roberts and her moving presentation for our 2021 Health Matters! webinar series. AAUW-WA congratulates Dr. Roberts for her 2024 MacArthur Foundation Genius GrantRead more -> about the award and about Dr. Roberts’ many contributions to reproductive health, bioethics, and child welfare, exposing racial inequities in social service systems.


Tech Trek is a STEM-focused, summer program for girls. It features hands-on learning and exploration of STEM careers. In 2024 it was held on July 14-20 at Pacific Lutheran University. See photos and learn more about TechTrek 2024 –>


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