Fathers in Canada were the most likely to rank financial barriers as the reason for not taking more leave. There is no statutory paternity leave - or maternity leave - in the United States where employers determine the amount of leave offered. British men came top when it came to using all paternity leave, with 44% taking the permitted two weeks off, while in Brazil about a third of fathers took the full five days leave. In Egypt, 98% of men said these jobs were for women, followed by 92% in Mali and 89% in Nigeria. Kato-Wallace said the report highlighted the need for leaders in corporations and organisations to lead by example, by taking parental leave themselves to encourage others to do so.

Source: bd News24 June 05, 2019 15:33 UTC