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Parental leave systems in the UK, Australia and Poland

Drawing on international evidence, our latest report compares parental leave systems in the UK, Australia and Poland to show how different policy choices shape family life, gender equality and economic outcomes. The report sets out practical lessons for the UK, including the need to improve pay levels, introduce dedicated leave for fathers, and better align leave with childcare and flexible working.

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Women Entrepreneurs and Their Wellbeing: Building Wellbeing for Sustainable Success

As part of the WeWell project, our new research explores how women entrepreneurs experience wellbeing, and why it matters for business success and wider social impact.

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Changemakers Report

Changemakers report

New Changemakers report by Florence Sesay explores how women navigate political power and influence…

A Podcast of One's Own

Our podcast series features GIWL Chair Julia Gillard in conversation with prominent women including Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Sandi Toksvig, Caroline Criado-Perez and more. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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Changemakers: From grassroots to political authority

As part of GIWL’s Changemakers series, we hosted a conversation on amplifying women’s voices in Sierra Leone. The event featured Florence Sesay, a GIWL Changemaker, alongside Julia Gillard, GIWL Chair and former Prime Minister of Australia, and Katharina Samara-Wickrama, Co-Founder of Helia Collaborative. Together, they explored how women move from grassroots activism into positions of political authority, drawing on research, lived experience and practice.

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