Welcome to AAUW of Colorado
AAUW of Colorado Statement on Immigration: We are an organization that promotes justice, human rights, sustainable workforce, and mutual security for all people. We support the constitutional protection of all individuals by cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In our multicultural society we support the civil and human rights of all immigrants, including a fair and just path to legal status.
We recommend these resources for those seeking assistance with immigration issues:
Colorado Rapid Response Network (844) 864-8341
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition https://coloradoimmigrant.org
Tremayne Parquet presented key information on AAUW’s 5-Star Program at Fall Leadership Conference. Click on his photo below to view the recording of his presentation.
Tremayne Parquet, AAUW Deputy Director of Advancement
5-Star Program Recognition
We are proud to announce the stars that many of our branches received as part of the 5-Star Program survey performed by National for FY25. Tremayne Parquet presented this information at Fall Leadership Conference on August 23.
Upcoming Events
2026 will be an exciting year for AAUW of Colorado. The state will have been an AAUW affiliate for 100 years. We are in the process of planning an in-person meeting to be held October 2-3 at the Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood to celebrate our 100th Anniversary. We hope you all will plan on attending as this will be a major celebratory event for AAUW of Colorado. More information on this event will be forthcoming. If you are interested in supporting the planning efforts, contact us.
Get Prepared for 2025 Local Elections
Local elections are coming up on November 4, 2024! At the state level, there are two propositions, LL and MM, that will be on the ballot. These two measures support access to Healthy Food for Colorado Kids and family. Click here for the 2025 State Ballot Information Booklet. Also, click here for more detailed information on Propositions LL and MM. And remember, AAUW of Colorado Executive Board has voted to support both of these propositions!
AAUW of Colorado and the League of Women Voters of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties are co-sponsoring several candidate forums for the Littleton, Centennial, and Douglas County areas in preparation for the local elections. You are encouraged to attend. Click on the links below for detailed information on the forums.
Candidate Forums for 2025 Littleton Mayor and City Council Candidates: October 9, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Candidate Forum for 2025 Douglas County School Board Candidates: October 2, 5:00 pm
Additional Candidate Forums and Ballot Issue Meetings are being held. As available, they are included below:
Lakewood Branch Sponsored Candidate Forum for Jefferson County School Board Candidates: Candidates from Districts 1, 2, and 5 are invited; Thursday, October 9, 6:30 pm, Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
Fort Collins Branch Meeting with LWV on Ballot Issues: Addressing two state tax issues, Fort Collins issues, and refresher on ranked choice voting; October 18, 9:00 am, Our Saviour’s Community Center
Take Action!
Join the 5 calls program to make your voice heard. Click here for specific instructions on joining and participating.
National AAUW Lobby Corps: (L to R) Carol Mournighan, Lobby Corps; Sandy Lawrence, Lobby Corps; Isabella Macchia, AAUW Community Engagement Intern; and Kristin Vajs, Lobby Corps.
The AAUW National Lobby Corps delivered our letter to oppose the Budget Reconciliation Bill to Sen. John Hickenlooper and Sen. Michael Bennet on our day of action, June 12, 2025. Max Saliman, Legislative Correspondent in Sen. Bennet’s office, met with them for a friendly discussion of many elements of the Reconciliation bill impacting women’s educational and economic equity. The Senator intends to oppose all elements of the bill. The Lobby Corps is hoping to do more coordinated tasks with us in the year ahead.
As a Protestor, Know Your Rights
The ACLU has provided extensive data on protestor rights. If you are attending any protests, you are encouraged to review the information provided by ACLU. Click here to access their information. Additional guidelines can be found here.
Fact Sheet: Key Executive Orders and Actions in Current Administration’s First 100 Days: In just 100 days the Trump administration issued a wave of executive actions that reshape civil-rights enforcement, starve public education of resources, and strip protections from women, students of color, and LGBTQ+ communities. Don’t be fooled by the titles—many sound benign—or even helpful—but the fine print tells another story. Executive orders cannot override existing law, which is why many of these actions are facing legal challenges. There are 18 lawsuits and counting challenge these actions alone—federal courts matter. This fact sheet breaks down the policy shifts and explains their collective impact on gender equity, civil rights, and access to education.
Planning on Joining a Protest: consider these precautions when attending a protest.
ACTION ALERT FROM AAUW NATIONAL REGARDING THE SAVE ACT!
Members of Congress have introduced the extreme anti-voting Safeguard American Vote Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill would hinder millions of Americans from registering to vote by requiring citizens to present a birth certificate or passport in person to vote. Click here for more information on this dangerous bill. The House has already voted to approve this Act, and the Senate vote is forthcoming. We are asking you to contact your U.S Senators to oppose the SAVE act.
Contact your congressional members using the following links: House.gov and Senate.gov
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Join AAUW advocates in the fight for equal pay, equity in education, paid leave, protections against sexual harassment and more. Sign up to get regular alerts on when and how to engage, including sending letters to your legislators, writing letters to the editor and other timely calls to action.
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AAUW of Colorado Public Policy
Click here to get the 2025 AAUW of Colorado Legislative Priorities
Click here for final summary of 2025 AAUW of Colorado Legislative updates and here for further recap.
Click here to get summary of actual and pending cuts in Federal funding for Colorado
Equal Pay Day Calendar 2025
- All Women’s Equal Pay Day – March 25th
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Women’s Equal Pay Day – April 7th
- Moms’ Equal Pay Day – May 6th
- LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day – June 17th
- Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – July 10th
- Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Women’s Equal Pay Day – August 28th
- Latina Equal Pay Day – October 8th
- Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day – October 23rd
- Native Women’s Equal Pay Day – November 18th
Our Priorities for Advancing Gender Equity for Women and Girls
