"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.
According to analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research of the August employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private sector job growth continued in August with 103,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.
In a new briefing paper, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) recommends that the District of Columbia undertake a comprehensive study of the effects of the city’s paid sick leave law.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is pleased to announce that three members of the Board of Directors have been elected to new positions.
New analysis released today by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) of employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that, while men have seen faster job growth than in the recovery, women’s job growth sped up in the third year.
According to Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) analysis of the August unemployment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth continued in July with 163,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.
According to an analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) of the June employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth continued in June with 80,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.