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FPA launch
DC Paid Family Leave:
Access and Impact on Workers

As part of IWPR’s Policies for Action Research
Hub, IWPR conducted original research
focusing on Washington, DC’s paid leave
program. This report summarizes findings
from 12 interviews with beneficiaries of DC
Paid Family Leave. T

CERH analysis release Oct 24
New IWPR Analysis Reveals Economic Harm of State Abortion Bans

IWPR's latest report points to a clear correlation between abortion restrictions and economic underperformance, further highlighting that restrictions or total bans on abortion care not only jeopardize women’s health but actively harm state economies.

FPA launch
IWPR Federal Policy Agenda to Advance Gender Equity Now Live

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is proud to launch its Federal Policy Solutions to Advance Gender Equity agenda—a transformative blueprint outlining our long-term policy vision through actionable recommendations to improve women’s lives and create lasting, systemic change.

Gender Wage Gap Sept 2024
National Gender Wage Gap Widens in 2023 for the First Time in 20 Years, With Women Making 82.7 Cents on the Dollar Compared to Men

“The worsening gender wage gap is a national disgrace," says IWPR President and CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor.

CFS Launch
IWPR Launches Connect for Success Initiative to Expand Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Community College Students

IWPR has proudly announced the launch of its new initiative, Connect for Success—a groundbreaking initiative aiming to significantly increase community college students' access to high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care services. The initiative starts with awards to eleven grantees across the country working on the ground to provide students with the support they need to succeed.

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Connect for Success Initiative: Expanding Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Supports for Community College Students

The Connect for Success Initiative works across five pillars of SRH care to ensure community college students can access the necessary resources.

Analysis: Costs of Reproductive Health Restrictions

Abortion bans reduce women’s participation in the workforce, which results in a significant loss of wages and economic power for women and their families.

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