Parental leave

Parental leave

Update: 2024-04-015
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We’re looking for the longest, best or most generous parental leave. Sophia Smith Galer and Scaachi Koul shine a light on two countries where parents can access paid leave after birth or adoption. It's part of their quest to learn from around the world about how to improve wellbeing.

Estonia offers maternity, paternity and lengthy paid shared parental leave packages. Kristel Kruustük, a tech entrepreneur, mum of two, and employer of many parents, explains why she thinks it’s one of the best places in the world to have kids.

In Japan, journalist and gender specialist Renge Jibu describes the country’s paid leave packages aimed at dads, and tells us about “hunky dads” and “shining women”.

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