The Future of Work Requires Getting the Basics Right
The US guarantees neither paid vacation nor weekly rest--lagging the rest of the world.
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More Fathers Than Ever Have Access to Paternity Leave-–and its Benefits Are Clear
But the world still falls far short of supporting gender equity in care.
Making it Easy to Vote Has Never Been More Important
And countries worldwide show how far the US lags behind.
Why We’re Building Equal Futures
Turning rigorous global data into action at a time when facts themselves are under threat
Gender Equality Benefits Everyone
On International Women’s Day, the evidence on shared gains is clear.
Amidst Democratic Backsliding, Constitutional Equal Rights Matter More than Ever
Unequivocal protections against discrimination are critical to countries’ resilience.
As Flu Infections Surge Across Countries, Which Workers Have Paid Sick Leave?
Some countries permanently improved their sick leave policies in response to the pandemic--the US was not among them.
Social and Economic Rights are Human Rights
US voters’ faith in government is at an all-time low. Can policies targeting fundamental needs reverse this trend?
Can Constitutions Advance Intergenerational Solidarity on Climate?
Equal Futures' first policy brief addresses a critical question raised by COP30.