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| As stated in our member-adopted 2009-11 Public Policy Program, "AAUW believes that global interdependence requires national and international policies that promote peace, justice, human rights, sustainable development, and mutual security for all people." That's why AAUW is proud to join with coalition partners this week in supporting the Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act (S. 1425). This legislation would help shape U.S. international assistance and trade policy to give women in developing countries the tools and resources they need to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Investing in women is the surest way to end global poverty. By helping impoverished women start and grow businesses, enhancing women's land and property rights, increasing women's access to higher quality employment, and ensuring that the benefits of global trade reach poor women, the GROWTH Act seeks to enhance women's economic security. Women living in poverty are more likely to reinvest their income on food, education, housing, and health care for their children, creating a positive cycle of growth for the family and the community. Yet these women face unequal barriers to achieving economic security-they work in the lowest paying jobs, have less stable incomes, have less access to training and education, work longer hours, and have fewer economic opportunities than men. The GROWTH Act helps women break through these barriers that prevent them from actively participating in their countries' economies. Take Action! Urge your senators to cosponsor the GROWTH Act and help millions of mothers, daughters, and sisters around the world escape poverty and enjoy the promise of greater economic opportunities. Simply click on the "Take Action" link in the upper right corner or copy and paste the following URL into your Internet browser. Then follow the instructions to send your message: If your senators have already signed on as cosponsors, you will be able to send them a message of thanks. For more information, visit AAUW's International Corner. The grassroots liaisons in AAUW's new Leadership Corps program will be reaching out to AAUW branch leaders to provide mentoring and assistance. Whether you are a member of an AAUW branch (an officer or not) or a member-at-large interested in becoming involved with other AAUW members, please fill out the online form at the following link to indicate areas of branch programming or administration for which you would like assistance: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEZiUG1BMkJFSG91eGczZ29YQU1xeVE6MA.. Washington Update is AAUW's free, members-only weekly e-bulletin. It offers an insider's view on the legislative process, the latest policy news, resources for advocates, programming ideas, and updates from the Public Policy and Government Relations Department. To stay up-to-date on all issues important to our mission, all AAUW members, including college and university partners, are encouraged to subscribe to Washington Update by emailing VoterEd@aauw.org. Visit AAUW's blog, AAUW Dialog, to share your thoughts on current news and events and the way they relate to AAUW's mission. Read the 2009-2011 AAUW Public Policy Program. Become a member of AAUW, and join a powerful network of educated women. I want to strengthen AAUW's voice with policy-makers! Contribute now. | ||
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