"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 March 7, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Clark | 202-785-5100 | clark@iwpr.org Washington, DC—In advance of International Women’s Day 2018 on March 8, a new fact sheet by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that the gender wage gap in median weekly earnings* [...]
A new analysis finds that women in unions earn $219 more per week than non-unionized women Washington, DC—Unionized women earn $219 more per week, or 30 percent more, than non-unionized women, according to a new analysis released by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). [...]
Contact: Jennifer Clark, clark@iwpr.org, 202-785-5100 Washington, DC—On the 25th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) released new estimates showing that implementing the proposed Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act) would cost less than [...]
While women have seen sharp losses in retail jobs over the last year, men have gained in the industry Contact: Nic Martinez | 202-785-5100 | martinez@iwpr.org Washington, DC—The staggering job losses in retail trade over the last year have been felt entirely by women, according to [...]
In advance of Latinas Equal Pay Day, a new estimate shows slow progress on closing the wage gap, especially for women of color Contact: Jennifer Clark | 202-785-5100 | clark@iwpr.org Washington, DC— If trends over the last 30 years continue, Hispanic women will not see equal [...]
Contacts: Jennifer Clark, clark@iwpr.org, 202.785.5100; Michael Reich, michaelreich.prof@gmail.com Washington, DC—A stunning number of professional economists—nearly 1,100—have signed a petition urging the American Economic Association (AEA) to address pervasive misogyny in the field. The petition urges the AEA to create a jobs wiki site that would [...]
