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IWPR Receives Significant Gift from Pivotal Ventures to Launch New Research and Action Hub, Accelerate Change for Women
IWPR Receives Significant Gift from Pivotal Ventures to Launch New Research and Action Hub, Accelerate Change for Women

IWPR Receives Significant Gift from Pivotal Ventures to Launch New Research and Action Hub, Accelerate Change for Women

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has received a significant gift from Pivotal Ventures, Melinda Gates’ investment and incubation firm, to create real-world solutions to increase women’s power and influence in society.

By Keri Potts|2020-08-20T16:07:52-05:00August 20, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Biden’s Vice President Selection Affirms Women, People of Color will Decide the 2020 Presidential Election
Biden’s Vice President Selection Affirms Women, People of Color will Decide the 2020 Presidential Election

Biden’s Vice President Selection Affirms Women, People of Color will Decide the 2020 Presidential Election

For Immediate Release August 11, 2020 Contact: Keri A. Potts [...]

By Keri Potts|2020-08-11T21:21:57-05:00August 11, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

New IWPR Branding, Tagline Proclaim “A Just Future Begins with Bold Ideas”
New IWPR Branding, Tagline Proclaim “A Just Future Begins with Bold Ideas”

New IWPR Branding, Tagline Proclaim “A Just Future Begins with Bold Ideas”

For Immediate Release August 11, 2020 Contact: Keri A. Potts [...]

By Keri Potts|2020-08-11T14:32:41-05:00August 11, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

July Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Fell Slightly for Women, but Remains Historically High
July Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Fell Slightly for Women, but Remains Historically High

July Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Fell Slightly for Women, but Remains Historically High

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug 10, 2020 Contact: Keri Potts | [...]

By Keri Potts|2020-08-16T00:22:33-05:00August 11, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs
Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs

Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-08-09T19:53:08-05:00July 20, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.
Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.

Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-08-09T19:54:15-05:00July 2, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare
As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare

As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:46:23-05:00June 5, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession
Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession

Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:48:52-05:00May 8, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider
Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider

Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:51:06-05:00May 8, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors
Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors

Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:52:12-05:00April 6, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

IWPR Receives Significant Gift from Pivotal Ventures to Launch New Research and Action Hub, Accelerate Change for Women

Biden’s Vice President Selection Affirms Women, People of Color will Decide the 2020 Presidential Election

New IWPR Branding, Tagline Proclaim “A Just Future Begins with Bold Ideas”

July Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Fell Slightly for Women, but Remains Historically High

Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs

Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.

As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare

Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession

Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider

Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors

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