Health, Safety, Violence, and Disaster: How Economic Analysis Improves Outcomes for Women and Families
IWPR’s women’s health and safety efforts highlight the social and economic aspects of health, safety, and security issues.
The Truth in the Data: How Quantifying Women’s Labor Market Experiences Changes the Conversation about the Economy
From the outset, IWPR has highlighted the wage gap as a key indicator of women’s economic security and gender (in)equality in the workplace.
Enhancing the Status of Women: How Engaging Women in Leadership Creates a More Inclusive Democracy and Improves Women’s Lives
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research has been at the forefront of research on issues and policies that affect women’s continued participation and leadership in society and politics.
One on One with Cindy Estrada, Union Leader
By Caroline Dobuzinskis Cindy Estrada is Vice President of [...]
Law Enforcement Pocket Guide: Checklists to Support a Victim’s Economic Security
The Law Enforcement Pocket Guide is the perfect companion for first responders and investigators involved in sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking cases.
Perspectives on Women’s Progress in the Workforce—Voices of Women Leaders
by Caroline Hopper As I near my college graduation, the [...]
Job Growth Improves for Women in April 2013; Men Gained Fewer Jobs
According to the IWPR analysis of the May employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for women improved in April compared to the previous month.
One on One with Professor and Expert on Women in Politics, Dr. Michele L. Swers
Dr. Michele Swers, Associate Professor, Department of Government, Georgetown [...]
Economic Abuse Fact Sheet
Abusers often use economic tactics to gain power and control over a survivor. This abuse most commonly occurs within domestic or dating violence, but can also be present in sexual assault or stalking.
Access to Earned Sick Days in Oregon
DOWNLOAD REPORT An analysis by the Institute [...]
