
Support, Advocacy & Community for Women in Aviation
If you’ve experienced harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or pregnancy-related workplace issues, you are not alone. These resources include reporting tools, legal rights information, peer support, and communities built for women in aviation and working moms. Some are government or nonprofit organizations, while others are legal or community-based resources.
RESOURCES
Employees. Veterans. Students. Parents.

Illinois Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Helpline
Find appropriate ways to report sexual harassment and discrimination and obtain referrals to legal and counseling assistance resources.
CALL — 877-236-7703

Chicago Commission on Human Rights
the City’s civil rights agency, is committed to ensuring that all individuals—regardless of ability—can fully engage with and benefit from our services and information. We believe in fostering equity, treating all individuals with dignity, and actively working to eliminate barriers to participation in our work.

Chicago Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If you believe you have been subjected to employment discrimination, please access the online Public Portal here. You will be asked to answer a series of questions about your employment situation, and where applicable, be directed to schedule an appointment with an investigator.
CALL — 1-800-669-4000

Stowell & Friedman, Ltd.
A boutique Chicago law firm dedicated to defending employees' civil rights. They have successfully litigated cases that challenge nearly every form of adverse employment action, from failure to hire to discriminatory pay practices, harassment, denial of promotion and termination.
CALL — 312-431-0888

U.S. Department of Labor
Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, if there is an inequality in wages between people of different sexes who perform substantially equal jobs, employers must raise wages to equalize pay but may not reduce the wages of other individuals.
CALL — 202-693-6500

HarrassmentHelp.org
Created by award-winning sexual harassment lawyers, we offer confidential support and practical guidance to help employees understand their rights,
navigate workplace retaliation, and make informed decisions to protect their careers.
CALL — 866-330-6520

National Women’s Law Center
We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us—especially women of color, LGBTQ people, and low-income women and families.
CALL — 202-588 5180

AAUW
Though AAUW is nonpartisan, they are not values-neutral: They fight to remove the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender equity. AAUW provides critical funding and support to advance equity in education and improve the lives of women and girls both in the U.S. and internationally. And they advocate for federal, state and local laws and policies to ensure equity and end discrimination.

Empower Work
Trained peer counselors are working professionals who volunteer their time to support you. They’re here to talk about anything that feels challenging, overwhelming, or tough at work.
CALL — 510-674-1414

National Women Veteran's United
Providing immediate assistance for women veterans with special emphasis on at risk and homeless women veterans until they are attached to a long term service provider and ensure they are safe when dislocated, at risk or homeless.
CALL — 872-731-2150
Parental Support
We've gathered a few communities and resources specifically for moms in aviation, including those navigating pregnancy, postpartum transitions, and raising children while flying. These groups offer peer support, shared experiences, and practical advice to help you balance aviation and motherhood.




