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IWPR was founded in 1987 to meet the need for women-focused, policy-oriented research. By conducting rigorous data analyses, the social scientists at IWPR challenge the assumptions about women that typically underpin public debate, replacing rhetoric and stereotypes with accurate estimates of the costs and benefits of policy change. IWPR’s research has shifted the national conversation on a number of issues that affect a woman over the course of her lifetime, such as work and family; early care and education, higher education and job training; the gender wage gap and employment opportunities; poverty and income security; health and safety; and civic and political engagement.

11/04/2026

The midterms are over, but the policy implications for women and families are just beginning to take shape.

We asked IWPR’s Kate Miceli, Senior Manager of Policy and Government Relations, and Jesseca Boyer, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, to break down their biggest takeaways and the opportunities ahead to advance women’s economic security and opportunity, and chart the path forward.

Watch for their insights on what comes next!

11/04/2026

Last night’s election results sent a clear and unmistakable message to the Trump administration: It’s time for change. Voters want public servants who work for the people. They want elected officials who will advance policies that make life more affordable, make child care more attainable, create a labor market that is more equitable and accessible, and reflect the power of diversity in the United States.

Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4BHpSXt

10/29/2026

Advancing Black women’s leadership is essential to building a more equitable future.

Yet barriers to leadership persist—even for highly educated Black women—and student debt and unequal access to higher education can further limit opportunities for advancement.

Through our Advancing Black Women in Leadership initiative, we promote research and solutions to expand opportunities for Black women’s leadership.

Swipe to explore our latest article series to learn more about why Black women’s leadership matters, the gaps that remain, and the policies and opportunities that can help close them.

Read the articles: https://iwpr.org/initiatives/advancing-black-women-in-leadership/

10/28/2026

The IWPR community, along with all who knew, loved, and were impacted by the life and work of Dolores Huerta, mourns her passing. While we are saddened by this tremendous loss, we are deeply grateful for her extraordinary life and enduring legacy.

Through our work to eliminate structural barriers and advance women’s full participation in society, we will continue the path that Dolores forged. We owe her a tremendous debt for the sacrifices she made in the pursuit of dignity and freedom. Because of her tireless fight for equality, in many ways, we have inherited a better place to live.

Read our full statement: https://iwpr.org/press/iwpr-statement-on-the-passing-of-labor-leader-and-activist-dolores-huerta/

10/22/2026

Last week, BLS released monthly inflation data showing a continued increase in prices. At IWPR, we’re thinking about what this means for older women as we head toward a debate about Social Security solvency in the next Congress. Swipe for more, and dig into this data at IWPR’s StatePAL.org.

10/20/2026

Disabled women workers are paid just 56 cents for every dollar paid to nondisabled men. We must break down the barriers that keep disabled women in poverty. Read more from IWPR: https://bit.ly/4se0u7r

10/14/2026

A look back at Power+ ✨

From powerful conversations to meaningful connections, Power+ brought together leaders and changemakers committed to advancing women’s leadership and building a more equitable future.

We’re still reflecting on the impact of this gathering and are excited to share more highlights, conversations, and moments from Power+ soon. Stay tuned!

10/08/2026

$33,370 less a year—money that could go to child care. Housing. Education.

That’s what the widening gender wage gap means for Latina workers. Read our latest: https://iwpr.org/articles/gender-and-racial-wage-gap-for-latinas-worsened-in-2025/

10/06/2026

IWPR Statement on Cornell University, LSU, and Title IX

Recent coverage of sexual assault cases at Cornell University and at Louisiana State University is a stark reminder of the ways our current systems continue to fail survivors. Repeated attacks on Title IX by the Trump administration have weakened protections for those who experience sexual violence, making it more difficult for survivors to come forward and feel supported and safe throughout the process.

IWPR stands in solidarity with all survivors who courageously speak out, the organizations providing essential support on the front lines, and the researchers and advocates working to bring the reality of these traumatic experiences to the forefront of public discourse. Together, they are advancing the evidence and solutions needed to create safer, more equitable environments for all.

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