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
Click Here to Register for Fall Leadership Conference
The 2025 Annual Meeting was a tremendous success. Click on the photos below to view the recordings of the two speakers.
Cheryl Sorokin, AAUW Board Chair
Abigail Hassen, Adams County Community Reach Center
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 sometime in the last September to early October time period 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.
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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 opposing 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.
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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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
