"We have been here before. We have fought and won these battles before. We will continue to stand strong and defend the health and economic well-being of women against the onslaught of attacks we expect from a new Trump administration."
--Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, IWPR President and CEO
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.
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.
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, Down from 84 Cents in 2022
“The worsening gender wage gap is a national disgrace," says IWPR President and CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2024 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 New IWPR Report: Tipped Minimum Wage Harms Women Washington, DC — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has released a new fact sheet exposing the human cost of the federal tipped minimum wage, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2024 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 Native Women Face Nearly 200-Year Wait for Equal Pay, New IWPR Report Exposes Inequality Across States Washington, DC — As Native Women’s Equal Pay Day approaches on November 21, the Institute for Women’s Policy [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 Contact: William Lutz, 202-785-5100 “We will not back down.” Statement from Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), on the 2024 Election Results "Like so many others in our community and [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2024 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 New IWPR Analysis Reveals Economic Harm of State Abortion Bans Severe Restrictions Harm State Economies and Women’s Workforce Participation Washington, DC—The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) today released a new analysis detailing the [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 “Lilly Ledbetter: Pioneer, Leader, Icon, Mentor, and Friend” The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) on the Passing of an Equal Pay Champion Washington, DC—The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) today joined millions [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2024 Contact: William Lutz 202-785-5100 Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) Launches Connect for Success Initiative to Expand Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Community College Students Eleven Programs Across the Country Receive First-Ever IWPR Grants for Direct Services [...]
