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Social Justice

October 29, 2020

To guarantee equality, individual rights and social justice for a diverse and inclusive society, AAUW California advocates:

WHAT AAUW ADVOCATESWHAT AAUW DOES
Self-determination in reproductive healthSupport pro-choice legislation/policies

Member state Abortion Council

Campaigned for Prop 1
Equal access to quality affordable health care, housing and a healthy environmentSupport/oppose related legislation
Freedom from violence in all its forms and against historically marginalized groups, and support for policies that reduce or prevent gun violencePublic 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 structuresSupport/oppose LGBTQ+-related legislation

Oppose education policies harmful to LGBTQ+ students
Protection and expansion of voting rightsActively engaged in GOTV activities

Support/oppose related legislation
Support for United nations sustainable development goals which address human rights and women’s and girls’ concernsTHE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org)

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