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Finland's Women-Led Government Has Equalized Family Leave: 7 Months For Each Parent

Laurel Wamsley

February 05, 2020

Finland's government, led by Prime Minister Sanna Marin, announced it will extend family leave for both parents to nearly seven months. Marin is seen here arriving at an EU summit in Brussels in December. (AP)

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