Why paternity leave matters: lessons from Oman and beyond

The Future of Work Podcast by DCOMM Web Team

Oct 9, 2025Science & Medicine

In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, the ILO’s Laura Addati and Omani representative Khadija Al Mawali explain the impact of the parental leave gap between mothers and fathers, and show how Oman is bridging tha...

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