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The WORLD Policy Analysis Center (WORLD) is a resource for data, maps, and analysis on policies affecting human health, development, well-being, and equity.

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RT @MenCareGlobal: @NikkivanderGaag Nicholas Perry from @WPolicyCenter shares data on policies on parental leave from across the world. #WD….
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(3/3) Nevertheless, only 6% of the total paid leave available to families was reserved for fathers and an additional 11% of paid leave was available to either parent. Read more at:.
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Gender inequality in infant caregiving contributes to gender inequality in paid work, especially since workers often become parents during pivotal career stages. Whether women and men have equal ac...
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From 1995 to 2022, the share of countries globally providing paid paternity leave increased four-fold from 13% to 56%, while the share providing paid maternity leave increased from 89% to 96% (2/3).
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Just in time for #WD2023, our new open-access paper on #genderequality in #paidleave policies globally is out @CWF_Journal! Some key findings🧵(1/3):
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RT @FmlyValuesWork: #PaidLeave in the states means fewer equity gaps for workers - but many continue disparities that began under FMLA. #Pa….
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Lack of paid family caregiving and medical leave policy at the national level makes the United States a global outlier.
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New Data and Maps: .Paid Leave and Job Protection for Parents, People Who Are Sick and People Who Have Sick Family Members in the United States.Explore here:
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Lack of paid family caregiving and medical leave policy at the national level makes the United States a global outlier.
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RT @IAFFE: Join us for the next Fireside Chat with UCLA's @WPolicyCenter team as they discuss their book on closing gender gaps in econ wor….
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Thrilled to be sharing newly available data tomorrow at the @MCCgov event on Recognizing and Encouraging the Protection of the Rights of Workers and Persons with Disabilities. To participate (in person and virtual at 10am EST) check out
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Learn about MCC's unique model, the new indicator, and how its inclusion can encourage countries to undertake reforms.
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RT @AUnguresan: Policy gaps for caregiving have a profound impact on women’s lives and careers. “Nearly a third of U.S. women quit their jo….
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RT @ForbesWomen: Gender Equality Is Achievable In Our Lifetime: New Book Reveals How Laws Directly Impact Equality And The Global Economy h….
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“Gender equality is both achievable & urgently needed to address some of the greatest challenges of our time” - great to see this coverage of #EqualityWithinOurLifetimes by @marianneschnall for @ForbesWomen:
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#WeProsper when we have data & evidence to inform policy & action. WORLD’s latest launch, Equality Within Our Lifetimes, provides data & resources on laws that matter to gender equality in the economy, including caregiving policies: #IWD
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On #InternationalWomensDay, #caregiving #discrimination remains an obstacle to #GenderEquality for women around the world. Learn more about progress to guarantee care leave and close #gendergaps: #IWD2023
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For #IWD2023, we’re highlighting our new free e-book & data resources on #EqualityWithinOurLifetimes, examining how far the world has come—and how far we have to go--in adopting evidence-based solutions to close #gendergaps in the economy #IWD23.
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We were delighted to partner with @BetterLifeLab for this great conversation!.
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Gender equality doesn't have to be centuries away. Here are @HaleySSwenson's four takeaways from our @BetterLifeLab event with @WPolicyCenter on how we can make it a reality in our lifetimes. Read the special edition of our newsletter here & subscribe!
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RT @ContextNewsroom: 🇺🇸 Did you know? The U.S. is one of only seven countries that provide no paid time off after birth. It's keeping comp….
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Paid leave for new parents helps women return to work after having children and brings wider economic benefits, says UCLA study
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RT @progressntwrk: 🍼👨‍🍼The Daily Dose via @axios 🍼👨‍🍼.In the 1990s only 46 countries offered guaranteed paid parental leave for fathers. To….
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