Latest items for GIC-LAW-1
April 16, 2025, 8:47 p.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"From this October, mothers with three children will receive life-long income tax exemption, mothers with two children under the age of forty years will stop paying personal income tax from 1 January, mothers between the ages of 40 and 50 will be next from 2027, while after this, they will reach the pensionable age. He said over a period of four years, a unique taxation system will come into being which has families at its centre. Hungary will be a tax haven for families where young people will have the opportunity to choose family as a career… The women, the girls have already been born who – once this system...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"From this October, mothers with three children will receive life-long income tax exemption, mothers with two children under the age of forty years will stop paying personal income tax from 1 January, mothers between the ages of 40 and 50 will be next from 2027, while after this, they will reach the pensionable age. He said over a period of four years, a unique taxation system will come into being which has families at its centre. Hungary will be a tax haven for families where young people will have the opportunity to choose family as a career… The women, the girls have already been born who – once this system...more
April 16, 2025, 8:47 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"'[T]he construction giant Booyung Group announced that it is paying $75,000 (100 million won) to employees each time their family has a baby. Booyung’s 84-years-young Chairman Lee Joon-keun unabashedly advocates 'direct financial support' to families. To date, Booyung has paid a total of $5.25 million to employees who have welcomed 70 babies… [T]he company has built nearly 300,000 homes since its founding in 1983. Under the Booyung plan, employees with three or more children will have the option of receiving a benefit of $225,000 in either cash or rental housing, provided the government makes land available for construction of these units'" (para 6-8). "Nam Hyun-jin, 35, who had her second...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"'[T]he construction giant Booyung Group announced that it is paying $75,000 (100 million won) to employees each time their family has a baby. Booyung’s 84-years-young Chairman Lee Joon-keun unabashedly advocates 'direct financial support' to families. To date, Booyung has paid a total of $5.25 million to employees who have welcomed 70 babies… [T]he company has built nearly 300,000 homes since its founding in 1983. Under the Booyung plan, employees with three or more children will have the option of receiving a benefit of $225,000 in either cash or rental housing, provided the government makes land available for construction of these units'" (para 6-8). "Nam Hyun-jin, 35, who had her second...more
April 15, 2025, 8:17 p.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The German Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, on Thursday evening passed a law that extends maternity leave protection to women who suffer a miscarriage after 13 weeks of pregnancy" (para 1). "Under current German law, women are usually entitled to paid maternity leave starting six weeks before the birth and continuing for eight weeks after the birth" (para 4). "Previously, women who suffered a miscarriage before the 24th week of pregnancy had to actively apply for medical leave. Whether they would get it was sometimes unclear. With the new regulation, women who miscarry after the 13th week of pregnancy will have the option of taking maternity leave. However, women...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The German Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, on Thursday evening passed a law that extends maternity leave protection to women who suffer a miscarriage after 13 weeks of pregnancy" (para 1). "Under current German law, women are usually entitled to paid maternity leave starting six weeks before the birth and continuing for eight weeks after the birth" (para 4). "Previously, women who suffered a miscarriage before the 24th week of pregnancy had to actively apply for medical leave. Whether they would get it was sometimes unclear. With the new regulation, women who miscarry after the 13th week of pregnancy will have the option of taking maternity leave. However, women...more
April 11, 2025, 3:49 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Many [female journalists] never received normative maternity leave for 3 months, as stipulated by labor Law No 23/2003" (24).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Many [female journalists] never received normative maternity leave for 3 months, as stipulated by labor Law No 23/2003" (24).
April 10, 2025, 8:34 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"But what about North Korea? Much like in the South, the North has both encouraged and discouraged childbearing over the years, with its population policy going through three distinct phases of pro-fertility from 1945-1970, family planning from the early 1970s to early 1990s and now back to the pro-natalist approach since around 1993. This latest phase under Kim Jong Il and now Kim Jong Un has been limited to propaganda statements extolling the greatness of childbearing and insisting that Korean women should have more children. In 2018, for instance, the Rodong Sinmun editorialized that 'all women must give birth to even more children, for the sake of the motherland’s future'"...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"But what about North Korea? Much like in the South, the North has both encouraged and discouraged childbearing over the years, with its population policy going through three distinct phases of pro-fertility from 1945-1970, family planning from the early 1970s to early 1990s and now back to the pro-natalist approach since around 1993. This latest phase under Kim Jong Il and now Kim Jong Un has been limited to propaganda statements extolling the greatness of childbearing and insisting that Korean women should have more children. In 2018, for instance, the Rodong Sinmun editorialized that 'all women must give birth to even more children, for the sake of the motherland’s future'"...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding. Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Important examples include… Amendment of the Labour Code (art. 309 (1)), by means of Legislative Decree No. 143, and amendment of the Act on Rest Days, Vacations and Leave for Public Sector Employees (art. 5 (2) and art. 9 (1)), through Legislative Decree No. 174, concerning postnatal leave, to grant 16 weeks’ maternity leave and thus provide protection for pregnant workers in addition to the allowances available to facilitate breastfeeding. Amendment of the Police Service Act, through Legislative Decree No. 394, to grant up to 16 weeks’ paid leave after the birth of a child for all female police officers who become mothers (art. 103 (1)) in order to protect...more
March 27, 2025, 10:21 a.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"When Denmark introduced twelve months of parental leave, the intention was for the child to have leave with both parents. This to increase the love, care, health and security for the child throughout the life. The Danish fathers however, only take 10 percent of the parental leave and 20% state they pay themselves. This because the period is not earmarked with three months to the fathers" (8). "The Parental Leave Decree article 8, item 2 state that if the parents disagree, the public allowance is given to the parent with whom the child stays the most, which is the mother. Furthermore, the majority of fathers do not argue with a...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"When Denmark introduced twelve months of parental leave, the intention was for the child to have leave with both parents. This to increase the love, care, health and security for the child throughout the life. The Danish fathers however, only take 10 percent of the parental leave and 20% state they pay themselves. This because the period is not earmarked with three months to the fathers" (8). "The Parental Leave Decree article 8, item 2 state that if the parents disagree, the public allowance is given to the parent with whom the child stays the most, which is the mother. Furthermore, the majority of fathers do not argue with a...more
March 22, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Prime Minister Orbán announced his government would double the tax deductions for children from their current rate and plans to introduce full income tax exemptions for mothers of two or more children starting in October of this year" (para 2). "The Hungarian government will also raise the age limit for the “childbirth incentive loan” to 35 years old, Orbán said. Under the plan, prospective parents can apply for an interest-free loan of up to 11 million forints ($28,800/£22,800) from the government. If a child is born within the first five years after the loan, repayment is suspended for three years, and three more years and a repayment reduction of 30...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Prime Minister Orbán announced his government would double the tax deductions for children from their current rate and plans to introduce full income tax exemptions for mothers of two or more children starting in October of this year" (para 2). "The Hungarian government will also raise the age limit for the “childbirth incentive loan” to 35 years old, Orbán said. Under the plan, prospective parents can apply for an interest-free loan of up to 11 million forints ($28,800/£22,800) from the government. If a child is born within the first five years after the loan, repayment is suspended for three years, and three more years and a repayment reduction of 30...more
March 20, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Families will soon be able to access more paid parental leave under an expansion of the scheme. Laws introduced to parliament on Thursday will allow for parents to access six months of paid parental leave by 2026. Families already have access to 20 weeks of paid leave, but under the changes that will increase by two weeks each year from July 2024, until the 26-week rate is reached in 2026. While the 26 weeks will be able to be shared by both parents, the changes will result in each parent receiving four weeks of reserved leave as part of the scheme. Both parents could also use the four weeks of...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Families will soon be able to access more paid parental leave under an expansion of the scheme. Laws introduced to parliament on Thursday will allow for parents to access six months of paid parental leave by 2026. Families already have access to 20 weeks of paid leave, but under the changes that will increase by two weeks each year from July 2024, until the 26-week rate is reached in 2026. While the 26 weeks will be able to be shared by both parents, the changes will result in each parent receiving four weeks of reserved leave as part of the scheme. Both parents could also use the four weeks of...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China moved from 'one-child policy' to 'two-child policy' on January 1, 2016, a change closely related to and affecting billions of people" (4). "China clearly stated in its previous report (CEDAW/C/CHN/7-8) that 'family planning is a basic state policy of China.' The Population and Family Planning Law of the People’s Republic of China forms the foundation of this state policy. The National People’s Congress (NPC) amended this law on December 27, 2015. Effective on January 1, 2016, China moved from one-child policy to a two-child policy. The newly amended Article 18 of the said law, among other amended articles, provides that the state advocates every married couple to have two...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"China moved from 'one-child policy' to 'two-child policy' on January 1, 2016, a change closely related to and affecting billions of people" (4). "China clearly stated in its previous report (CEDAW/C/CHN/7-8) that 'family planning is a basic state policy of China.' The Population and Family Planning Law of the People’s Republic of China forms the foundation of this state policy. The National People’s Congress (NPC) amended this law on December 27, 2015. Effective on January 1, 2016, China moved from one-child policy to a two-child policy. The newly amended Article 18 of the said law, among other amended articles, provides that the state advocates every married couple to have two...more
March 7, 2025, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Senior Presidential Secretary for Population Planning You Hye-mi said on Wednesday that the policies of President Yoon Suk-yeol deserved credit for reversing South Korea’s population decline. You said the growing number of children born during the first two years of marriage, and an increase in two- and three-child families that began in the last quarter of 2024, were particularly encouraging signs. You said Yoon’s emergency measures have 'led the young generation to decide to have children'" (para 6-7).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Senior Presidential Secretary for Population Planning You Hye-mi said on Wednesday that the policies of President Yoon Suk-yeol deserved credit for reversing South Korea’s population decline. You said the growing number of children born during the first two years of marriage, and an increase in two- and three-child families that began in the last quarter of 2024, were particularly encouraging signs. You said Yoon’s emergency measures have 'led the young generation to decide to have children'" (para 6-7).
March 5, 2025, 8:35 p.m.
Countries: Ecuador
Variables: MULV-LAW-1, CL-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-1
"Ecuador has implemented voluntary affiliation to the social security system, which is open to self-employed workers (including those in the informal sector) and to Ecuadorians living abroad. They contribute 20.5 per cent of the contribution base or salary they receive. Resolution No. 516 of the Board of Directors of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute sets out the regulation of voluntary contributors in the country and abroad and establishes members’ entitlements, such as old age and disability pensions, widows’ and dependents’ pensions, funeral assistance, health care within Ecuador, health coverage for children under the age of 18, health coverage for spouses upon payment of an additional 3.41 per cent, and mortgage...more
Variables: MULV-LAW-1, CL-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-1
"Ecuador has implemented voluntary affiliation to the social security system, which is open to self-employed workers (including those in the informal sector) and to Ecuadorians living abroad. They contribute 20.5 per cent of the contribution base or salary they receive. Resolution No. 516 of the Board of Directors of the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute sets out the regulation of voluntary contributors in the country and abroad and establishes members’ entitlements, such as old age and disability pensions, widows’ and dependents’ pensions, funeral assistance, health care within Ecuador, health coverage for children under the age of 18, health coverage for spouses upon payment of an additional 3.41 per cent, and mortgage...more
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes the extension of paternity leave from 3 to 5 days, and of maternity leave from 10 to 14 weeks in Hong Kong, China" (Page 20).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes the extension of paternity leave from 3 to 5 days, and of maternity leave from 10 to 14 weeks in Hong Kong, China" (Page 20).
March 3, 2025, 8:46 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[G]overnment attempts to persuade more young people to marry and have children appear to have had a positive – if limited – effect" (Para 4). "Yoon Suk Yeol, has spent billions of dollars on measures to arrest the decline, including financial incentives for newlyweds and expanded childcare assistance" (Para 9).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[G]overnment attempts to persuade more young people to marry and have children appear to have had a positive – if limited – effect" (Para 4). "Yoon Suk Yeol, has spent billions of dollars on measures to arrest the decline, including financial incentives for newlyweds and expanded childcare assistance" (Para 9).
March 3, 2025, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"The UK Government has 'implemented the most anti-family policies of any Government in living memory' by cutting services that support families, along with benefit cuts that 'deliberately punish low-income families with children', he added" (para 62).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"The UK Government has 'implemented the most anti-family policies of any Government in living memory' by cutting services that support families, along with benefit cuts that 'deliberately punish low-income families with children', he added" (para 62).
Feb. 28, 2025, 7:18 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The new law expands these protections, stating that (1) employers are not allowed to reduce the benefits of women employees or restrict them from being promoted as a result of their marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave, or breastfeeding, and (2) if a female employee’s employment contract expires during her pregnancy or maternity leave, her employment contract will be automatically extended until the end of the maternity leave (Art. 48.)" (para 15).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The new law expands these protections, stating that (1) employers are not allowed to reduce the benefits of women employees or restrict them from being promoted as a result of their marriage, pregnancy, maternity leave, or breastfeeding, and (2) if a female employee’s employment contract expires during her pregnancy or maternity leave, her employment contract will be automatically extended until the end of the maternity leave (Art. 48.)" (para 15).
Feb. 28, 2025, 5:42 p.m.
Countries: Niger
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Numerous measures have been taken to improve maternal and reproductive health, such as the creation of healthcare centres, free access to certain products necessary for maternal and child health, and free healthcare for children aged 0 to 5 years" (1-2).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Numerous measures have been taken to improve maternal and reproductive health, such as the creation of healthcare centres, free access to certain products necessary for maternal and child health, and free healthcare for children aged 0 to 5 years" (1-2).
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Statistical information on the outcomes of requests to terminate women who enjoy maternity protection, by economic sector and local labour office, is reflected in Form RLT-5 of the Directorate for the Coordination of the Inspection System (see annex A). Penalties for violations of the Labour Code are set forth in its section II, articles 720 and 721, on violations and penalties, respectively, as follows: Fines of between 1 and 3 times the minimum wage for minor violations, Fines of between 3 and 6 times the minimum wage for serious violations, Fines of between 7 and 12 times the minimum wage for very serious violations. The Labour Inspection Directorate monitors companies’...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Statistical information on the outcomes of requests to terminate women who enjoy maternity protection, by economic sector and local labour office, is reflected in Form RLT-5 of the Directorate for the Coordination of the Inspection System (see annex A). Penalties for violations of the Labour Code are set forth in its section II, articles 720 and 721, on violations and penalties, respectively, as follows: Fines of between 1 and 3 times the minimum wage for minor violations, Fines of between 3 and 6 times the minimum wage for serious violations, Fines of between 7 and 12 times the minimum wage for very serious violations. The Labour Inspection Directorate monitors companies’...more
Feb. 20, 2025, 3:43 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, working mothers in the United Arab Emirates are guaranteed 45 days of paid maternity leave. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave. We found no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 30 of the Federal Law on Labour Relations guarantees 45 days of paid maternity leave to working mothers. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave....more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, working mothers in the United Arab Emirates are guaranteed 45 days of paid maternity leave. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave. We found no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 30 of the Federal Law on Labour Relations guarantees 45 days of paid maternity leave to working mothers. We did not identify any provisions that protect from dismissal or guarantee job protection for women to take paid maternity leave....more
Feb. 20, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Countries: Uganda
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Uganda guarantees working mothers 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave, and grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave" (3). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 56 of the Employment Act guarantees 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave to working mothers. Article 57 of the same law grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave: 56. Maternity Leave (1) A female employee shall, as a consequence of pregnancy, have the right to a period of sixty working days leave from work on full...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Uganda guarantees working mothers 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave, and grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave" (3). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 56 of the Employment Act guarantees 60 working days of job-protected paid maternity leave to working mothers. Article 57 of the same law grants working fathers four working days of job-protected paid paternity leave: 56. Maternity Leave (1) A female employee shall, as a consequence of pregnancy, have the right to a period of sixty working days leave from work on full...more
Feb. 19, 2025, 11:01 p.m.
Countries: Georgia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Research evidence indicates that paid paternity leave can increase gender equality in caregiving responsibilities and gender equality in employment; it is therefore important to ensure fathers have access to adequate paid paternity leave. However, we identified no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers in Georgia" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 27 of the Labour Code of Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Article 27 - Maternity and child care...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Research evidence indicates that paid paternity leave can increase gender equality in caregiving responsibilities and gender equality in employment; it is therefore important to ensure fathers have access to adequate paid paternity leave. However, we identified no provisions that provide paid paternity leave to fathers in Georgia" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 27 of the Labour Code of Georgia provides 183 calendar days of paid maternity and parental leave to mothers. Article 27 - Maternity and child care...more
Feb. 19, 2025, 10:52 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Turkey guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Since 2015, the Labor Code also provides five days of paid leave to fathers when their spouse gives birth" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 74 of Turkey’s Labor Code guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Madde 74 - Kadın işçilerin doğumdan önce sekiz ve doğumdan sonra sekiz hafta olmak üzere toplam onaltı haftalık süre için çalıştırılmamaları esastır. Çoğul gebelik halinde doğumdan önce çalıştırılmayacak sekiz haftalık süreye iki hafta süre eklenir. Ancak, sağlık durumu uygun olduğu takdirde, doktorun onayı...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Turkey guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Since 2015, the Labor Code also provides five days of paid leave to fathers when their spouse gives birth" (4). "Based on our systematic review of national legislation and country reports, Article 74 of Turkey’s Labor Code guarantees 16 weeks of paid maternity leave to mothers. Madde 74 - Kadın işçilerin doğumdan önce sekiz ve doğumdan sonra sekiz hafta olmak üzere toplam onaltı haftalık süre için çalıştırılmamaları esastır. Çoğul gebelik halinde doğumdan önce çalıştırılmayacak sekiz haftalık süreye iki hafta süre eklenir. Ancak, sağlık durumu uygun olduğu takdirde, doktorun onayı...more
Feb. 12, 2025, 8:03 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Couples who have children are showered with cash, from monthly handouts to subsidised housing and free taxis. Hospital bills and even IVF treatments are covered, though only for those who are married. Such financial incentives have not worked, leading politicians to brainstorm more 'creative' solutions, like hiring nannies from South East Asia and paying them below minimum wage, and exempting men from serving in the military if they have three children before turning 30" (par. 15-16). "Both men and women are entitled to a year's leave during the first eight years of their child's life. But in 2022, only 7% of new fathers used some of their leave, compared to...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Couples who have children are showered with cash, from monthly handouts to subsidised housing and free taxis. Hospital bills and even IVF treatments are covered, though only for those who are married. Such financial incentives have not worked, leading politicians to brainstorm more 'creative' solutions, like hiring nannies from South East Asia and paying them below minimum wage, and exempting men from serving in the military if they have three children before turning 30" (par. 15-16). "Both men and women are entitled to a year's leave during the first eight years of their child's life. But in 2022, only 7% of new fathers used some of their leave, compared to...more
Feb. 12, 2025, 7:23 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"His comments are the latest in a public push by government officials to try and reverse Russia's sinking birth rate by appealing to a sense of patriotic duty and promising financial incentives to sway prospective parents" (par. 3). "Russia's strategy to grow families is part of Putin's broader push toward more traditional conservative values. In an effort to reach the younger generation, a new course is being rolled out for students in grades 5 to 9. A course published online in August stated the goal was to instill positive attitudes toward large families. It's part of a state narrative that encourages women to become moms for the motherland" (par. 7-8)....more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"His comments are the latest in a public push by government officials to try and reverse Russia's sinking birth rate by appealing to a sense of patriotic duty and promising financial incentives to sway prospective parents" (par. 3). "Russia's strategy to grow families is part of Putin's broader push toward more traditional conservative values. In an effort to reach the younger generation, a new course is being rolled out for students in grades 5 to 9. A course published online in August stated the goal was to instill positive attitudes toward large families. It's part of a state narrative that encourages women to become moms for the motherland" (par. 7-8)....more
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[Morocco needs to] strengthen measures, including awareness-raising measures, childcare services and parental leave provisions to ensure gender parity in appointed public positions, including in public administration, particularly at the decision- making level" (9).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[Morocco needs to] strengthen measures, including awareness-raising measures, childcare services and parental leave provisions to ensure gender parity in appointed public positions, including in public administration, particularly at the decision- making level" (9).
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Article 46 of Act No. 50-5 granting women public employees a pregnancy leave of 14 weeks instead of 12" (19). "A circular was issued in August 2018 extending post-childbirth leave to 18 months following the end of pregnancy leave" (19). "Model specifications have been drafted for childcare facilities near workplaces.A circular was issued in September 2019 on the establishment of childcare facilities in public facilities" (19). "Daily maternity compensation is provided for 14 weeks" (26).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"Article 46 of Act No. 50-5 granting women public employees a pregnancy leave of 14 weeks instead of 12" (19). "A circular was issued in August 2018 extending post-childbirth leave to 18 months following the end of pregnancy leave" (19). "Model specifications have been drafted for childcare facilities near workplaces.A circular was issued in September 2019 on the establishment of childcare facilities in public facilities" (19). "Daily maternity compensation is provided for 14 weeks" (26).
Feb. 3, 2025, 9:51 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"From 1979 to 2015, China imposed the 'one-child policy.' The policy violated women’s reproductive rights. Its enforcement through measures like forced and coerced abortion and sterilization compounded the abuse" (3). "The Chinese government’s 2015 announcement that it would allow all couples to have two children effectively ended the 'one-child' policy. While a positive step, it did not change the fact that China’s family-planning policies remain coercive and abusive. The state continues to play a deeply intrusive role in women’s reproductive choices and bodily autonomy, controlling both how many children a couple can have and the intervals at which they can have them. Officials have enforced birth quotas for couples by...more
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"From 1979 to 2015, China imposed the 'one-child policy.' The policy violated women’s reproductive rights. Its enforcement through measures like forced and coerced abortion and sterilization compounded the abuse" (3). "The Chinese government’s 2015 announcement that it would allow all couples to have two children effectively ended the 'one-child' policy. While a positive step, it did not change the fact that China’s family-planning policies remain coercive and abusive. The state continues to play a deeply intrusive role in women’s reproductive choices and bodily autonomy, controlling both how many children a couple can have and the intervals at which they can have them. Officials have enforced birth quotas for couples by...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 5:31 p.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"In 2019, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán introduced the Family Protection Action Plan, another effort to instrumentalize a so-called 'pro-family' agenda to perpetuate stereotyped gender roles. This plan includes measures that encourage couples to reproduce, including incentives for having four or more children" (2).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"In 2019, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán introduced the Family Protection Action Plan, another effort to instrumentalize a so-called 'pro-family' agenda to perpetuate stereotyped gender roles. This plan includes measures that encourage couples to reproduce, including incentives for having four or more children" (2).
Jan. 29, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes that the revised Labour Code (2022) now provides for eight days of paid paternity leave for the private sector" (8). "The Committee notes the adoption of the amendment to the Family Code on shared family responsibilities, the recognition of domestic and unpaid care work in divorce proceedings and the new paternity leave provisions" (13).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee notes that the revised Labour Code (2022) now provides for eight days of paid paternity leave for the private sector" (8). "The Committee notes the adoption of the amendment to the Family Code on shared family responsibilities, the recognition of domestic and unpaid care work in divorce proceedings and the new paternity leave provisions" (13).
Jan. 28, 2025, 8:03 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"It should also be noted that women do not accumulate pension while on maternity leave, which lead to a significant increase in the total life income between men and women" (4).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, GIC-LAW-1, GIC-LAW-3
"It should also be noted that women do not accumulate pension while on maternity leave, which lead to a significant increase in the total life income between men and women" (4).