International Review on Leave Policy and Research

The 2020 edition of the International Review on Leave Policies is now available, and can be downloaded from the website of the international network on leave policies and research, go to: https://www.leavenetwork.org/annual-review-reports/review-2020/

The 2020 review includes 45 countries, with detailed country notes on each country covering: details of maternity, paternity, parental and other forms of leave; the relationship between early childhood education and care services and leave provision; recent policy developments; and take-up of different types of leave. There are also a number of comparative tables.

This year there is also a special supplement on policy responses to the Covid-19 pandemic for parents and other carers.

The international network hopes the review will provide a useful resource for those engaged in research, policy development, advocacy and teaching.