Economic Development & Security
Women in the United States frequently lack basic services that are taken for granted in many other parts of the world. To be able to live in economic security, they require educational opportunities; paid sick leave; affordable, quality child care and elder care; as well as portable health care and adequate retirement benefits to protect them throughout their lives. While programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Food Stamps are available, they do not go far enough. More robust safety nets are needed to lift and keep women and their families out of poverty.
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Resources
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News
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October 8, 2008
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Stanford Researcher Urges Universities, Businesses to Offer Benefit To Pay For Housework
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New Report Shows Safety Net Failing America’s Women, Workers and Families
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The Intersection of Race, Gender and Wealth: Why Disparities Matter
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Shyama Venkateswar: status report on women and economic security (94.9 FM Hudson Valley)
What We Do
NCRW is a network of leading university and community based research, policy, and advocacy centers with a growing global reach dedicated to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls. We also have a Corporate Circle comprised of senior diversity professionals from leading U.S. and global member companies and a Presidents Circle of college and university leaders who share our commitment. NCRW harnesses the collective power of its network to provide knowledge, analysis, and thought leadership on issues ranging from reducing women’s poverty to building a critical mass of women’s leadership across sectors.
