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Executive summary

Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender equal world of work

The report provides a global overview of national laws and practices regarding care policies, namely maternity protection, paternity, parental and other care-related leave policies, as well as childcare and long-term care services in 185 countries.

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Author(s)

  • Laura Addati, Umberto Cattaneo and Emanuela Pozzan

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