The Post-Workshop Report distills key lessons and next steps for closing data gaps and improving parental leave research and policy evaluation across Europe and beyond.

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Participants from the ILO, OECD, European Commission, Eurostat, Eurofound, EIGE, and national agencies discussed:
• Consistent terminology
• Stronger administrative & survey data
• Better policy indicators

How can we build stronger evidence on parental leave policies across Europe?
This was the focus of our workshop in May 2025 in Luxembourg, bringing together experts from international organisations and national agencies. The report is now out! 📄 sustainable-leave-policies.eu/methodologic...

The Keynote is part of the Parental Leave Policies and Sustainability Network Plenary Meeting that takes place at Vilnius University, Lithuania. For more information see: sustainable-leave-policies.eu/plenary-meet...

🎤 Join Us for a Keynote on 'Parental Leave and Social Sustainability: Reflection and Challenges' with Prof. Marian Baird from the University of Sydney. The Keynote Speech will be live-streamed for all to attend on 10 June 2025 from 10:20 to 11:30 EEST. LINK: www.youtube.com/live/cDO-KM3...

Shorty before the follow-up paper is published:
Have you wondered the historical origins of social policy for women workers or work-family policies?
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This policy brief is based on our earlier comprehensive report "Parenting leave policy data gaps: a comparative critical analysis".

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The EU Work-Life Balance Directive that came into effect in 2022 took a huge step towards equal access to paid parenting leave. But do we have the data to truly measure its impact? Our latest policy brief dives deep into this crucial question.

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Paid parenting leaves are vital for gender equality, poverty reduction, and parents' well-being. But understanding their true impact requires quality data. Read our comprehensive review of existing data to learn more about the Parenting Leave Policy Data Gaps. #COST #CA21150
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