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Job Growth Improves in October for Both Women and Men: Women Gain 53 Percent of Jobs Added, Women Now Have Net Job Growth Since February 2009

According to IWPR analysis of the October employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth improved in October with women gaining 53 percent of jobs added to nonfarm payrolls. Job growth was strong for both women (91,000 jobs) and men (80,000 jobs) for a total of 171,000 jobs added.

By IWPR|2020-11-22T00:43:44-05:00November 2, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Job Growth Improves in October for Both Women and Men: Women Gain 53 Percent of Jobs Added, Women Now Have Net Job Growth Since February 2009

Using Research on the Status of Women to Improve Public Policies in the Middle East and North Africa: A Capacity-Building Toolkit for Nongovernmental Organizations

This toolkit provides methods, techniques and tips for individuals and organizations to undertake and use research on the status of women as a mechanism for positive change in the lives of women, their families and communities.

By Jane Henrici, Layla Moughari, Barbara Gault and Denise Baer|2021-01-23T02:37:12-05:00October 16, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Using Research on the Status of Women to Improve Public Policies in the Middle East and North Africa: A Capacity-Building Toolkit for Nongovernmental Organizations

Women Gain Half of Jobs Added in September: Net Job Growth During Obama Years

According to IWPR analysis of the September employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth continued in September with 114,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.

By IWPR|2020-12-17T03:17:18-05:00October 5, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Women Gain Half of Jobs Added in September: Net Job Growth During Obama Years

Justice System Policy Brief Series: Arrest Policy Policy Brief

The arrest of offenders is the principal tool of law enforcement to keep survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and stalking safe and financially secure.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2021-01-05T04:10:55-05:00October 1, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Justice System Policy Brief Series: Arrest Policy Policy Brief

Justice System Policy Brief Series: Restitution Policy and Survivors

Restitution is a court-ordered payment from the offender to the victim for the harm caused by the offender’s wrongful acts.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2021-01-07T00:26:07-05:00October 1, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Justice System Policy Brief Series: Restitution Policy and Survivors

Justice System Policy Brief Series: Economic Security and Survivor Safety, A Primer

Survivors of gender-based violence may experience financial consequences as a direct or indirect result of abuse that can have a lasting impact on their ability to recover from violence, leave an abusive relationship, or become safe and independent.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2020-11-11T23:09:09-05:00October 1, 2012|IWPR|Comments Off on Justice System Policy Brief Series: Economic Security and Survivor Safety, A Primer