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Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent

According to the IWPR analysis of the June employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for both women and men improved in May compared to the previous month.

By IWPR|2020-12-28T02:51:31-05:00June 7, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent

Law Enforcement Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

The safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking is inextricably linked to their economic security.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2021-01-18T17:21:25-05:00June 3, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Law Enforcement Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

Press Release: States Fall Short on Promoting Economic Security (PDF)

While working families struggle to make ends meet in an economy marked by stubbornly high long-term unemployment, growth in low-wage jobs and increased need for public assistance, a new report card from Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) finds that all 50 states and the District of Columbia are falling short on promoting economic security for their citizens.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-12-03T02:23:56-05:00May 31, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Press Release: States Fall Short on Promoting Economic Security (PDF)

Investing in Success: How Quality Early Child Care, Education, and Workforce Training Improve the Well-Being of Girls and Women

Recognizing that education is the gateway to opportunity, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has been a significant source of research on education and training, including work on early care and education, girls’ experiences in the K-12 system, high quality workforce development opportunities, and postsecondary attainment.

By Barbara Gault, Bethany Nelson and Holly Firlein|2020-12-28T02:09:52-05:00May 22, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Investing in Success: How Quality Early Child Care, Education, and Workforce Training Improve the Well-Being of Girls and Women