2026 Legislative Priorities
Contact: Hon. Su Ryden, Advocacy Director– AAUW of Colorado 303.898.5797 suryden25@gmail.com
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is one of the oldest women’s organizations in the country, empowering women since 1881. The mission of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls throughresearch, education, and advocacy. AAUW of Colorado represents over 700 community leaders in branches around the state
of Colorado.
We are available to provide information and assistance on legislation relating to our 2026 Legislative Priorities:
General Priorities
Support a strong system of public education that promotes gender fairness, equity, diversity and
inclusivity, and to address the barriers and implicit biases that hinder the advancement of women
and girls.
Achieve economic security for all women.
Guarantee equality, individual rights and social justice for a diverse and inclusive society.
Specific Priorities
Support Public Education
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- Challenges facing Higher Education
- Student loan access
- Funding Early Childhood Education
- Funding Pre-K-12
- Promoting Compliance with Civil Rights Laws and Accountability Requirements
- Supporting Career Readiness Programs
- Defending Title IX Protections
Prevent Violence Against Women
Protect Reproductive Health Rights
Funding Behavioral Health Services
Promote Equal Pay/Anti-ageism/Retirement Security
Gun Violence Prevention
Human Trafficking Prevention