The nation's largest legal fund focused solely on
sex discrimination in higher education, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides
funding and support for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.
Since 1981 the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund has helped students, faculty, and
administrators in higher education challenge discriminatory practices involving
sexual harassment, denial of tenure or promotion, and inequality in women's
athletics programs.
The fund promotes equity for women in higher
education by:Legal Advocacy lawsuits;
recognizing innovative efforts to improve the climate for women on campus
through the LAF Progress in Equity Awards; and organizing a network of volunteer
attorneys and social scientists who consult with women on legal strategy,
informational resources, and the strength of current or potential lawsuits.
AAUW members and other individuals contribute money, time, and expertise to
strengthen AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund's efforts to end sex discrimination in
higher education.
Contributions to the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund will help create an equitable
environment for women in higher education. The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund is a
501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund are tax
deductible for federal income tax purposes.