Social Justice
To guarantee equality, individual rights and social justice for a diverse and inclusive society, AAUW California advocates:
| WHAT AAUW ADVOCATES | WHAT AAUW DOES |
|---|---|
| Self-determination in reproductive health | Support pro-choice legislation/policies Member state Abortion Council Campaigned for Prop 1 |
| Equal access to quality affordable health care, housing and a healthy environment | Support/oppose related legislation |
| Freedom from violence in all its forms and against historically marginalized groups, and support for policies that reduce or prevent gun violence | Public statement condemning racial violence by law enforcement against Blacks Support for domestic violence related legislation Support for gun-violence prevention legislation |
| Guarantee of civil and constitutional rights for all, including all forms of gender identity and expression, and all family structures | Support/oppose LGBTQ+-related legislation Oppose education policies harmful to LGBTQ+ students |
| Protection and expansion of voting rights | Actively engaged in GOTV activities Support/oppose related legislation |
| Support for United nations sustainable development goals which address human rights and women’s and girls’ concerns | THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org) |
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