Last minute reminder! IWPR webinars on young women and mothers in the pandemic recession.

Please join us for our two webinars this week focusing on policy solutions to support young women and mothers during the pandemic recovery.


Resilience in Hard Times: Young Women in the Pandemic Recession and Recovery

Tuesday, December 14, 4 to 5pm ET

This webinar accompanies the release of IWPR’s new survey briefs on young women’s diverse experiences during the pandemic, bringing together policy experts, advocates, and young women leaders to discuss how federal and state policies should support young women in achieving their goals while leveling the playing field.

  • Felida Villarreal, Deputy Executive Director, Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)
  • Lily Rocha, Midwest Regional Director, Young Invincibles
  • Amantha Hons, Project Manager, RCCO; Council Member, Young Invincibles Texas Youth Apprenticeship Council
  • Jackie McGurn, Tradeswoman with Local 327 in Boston; Elected Chair of the Boston Sisters in the Brotherhood Carpenter’s Women’s Committee
 

Policies to Support Young Mothers’ Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic


Thursday, December 16, 1 to 2pm EST


Recent IWPR studies find that during the pandemic, young mothers experienced a sharp decline in employment and prolonged economic hardship for their families. This webinar will bring together policy experts and advocates to explore the challenges facing young mothers and discuss how federal and state policies can be leveraged to help young parents recover from the pandemic.

  • Nicole Lynn Lewis, Founder and CEO, Generation Hope
  • Michelle McGrain, Director of Congressional Relations, Economic Justice, National Partnership for Women & Families
  • Jessica Milli, Founder & Principal, Research 2 Impact
  • Aisha Wells, Emergency Paid Sick Time/Paid Family Leave Organizer, Mothering Justice

Please register today for these two informative webinars!


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Washington DC, 20036

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