Driving gender equity through research and policy.
IWPR fights for economic equity of all women and gender-expansive people through evidence-based research and policy solutions, eliminating structural barriers to their full participation in society.
Older women in Colorado had only 65% of the retirement savings and 69% of the Social Security benefits compared with men, according to new data from the Women's Foundation of Colorado and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in Washington, D.C.
"The Institute for Women’s Policy Research estimated that Black women lost more than 30 percent of their employment in the federal government last year, nearly three times more than women overall. In the overall workforce, that institute found that Black women, 14 percent of the nation’s workforce, accounted for nearly 55 percent of female job losses."
Power+ 2026 The Power Grid: Driving Gender Equity Forward
IWPR’s flagship national conference, Power+ brings together researchers, advocates, and changemakers to explore the forces shaping the future of work, economic mobility, and equity. Together, we will spark bold ideas, share breakthroughs, and shape the future of gender equity.
State Policy Action Lab
State PAL connects policy with data to drive evidence-informed legislation that advances gender equity across all 50 states and Washington, DC.
