Adequate and sufficient maternity leave, coupled with appropriate accommodations on return to work, are essential to women’s physical and psychological wellbeing after giving birth. This memorandum outlines the international and regional framework relating to maternity benefits and provides country illustrations of best practices from Sweden, Croatia, Chile, South Africa, and Vietnam.
Year
2015
External URL
Maternity Benefits: International and Regional Standards and Guidelines on Maternity Benefits and Country Samples of Best Practices
- Type
Avon Center work product
ID
1153