When I had my daughter, Giada, a year ago, I was worried about how I’d be able to provide the care that a new born needs, while managing my career as a business owner. Luckily, my husband was able to take time from his job to share much of the responsibility of caring for our new baby. Without him, I just could not have done it. That’s why I was disappointed when I found out that many companies do not allow their male employees to take the time off that they need to care for their new babies.

Will you sign my petition asking the World Economic Forum to set an example for businesses around the world by changing their 4-day paternity policy, and offering at least 8 weeks of paid paternity leave?

As a Young Global Leader (YGL) of the World Economic Forum (WEF), I founded the YGL gender parity conference at Stanford University. The WEF knows how important it is to support working mothers. Their gender gap report found that countries with the strongest economies are those that have found ways to forward women’s careers.

When fathers are able to take time during those crucial first months after their child is born, couples develop habits that establish both parents as capable caretakers. When mothers know their partner is present during the early stages of child development, they are more likely to return to the workforce after their maternity leave, because they don’t feel like they are the only caregiver in the family.

The WEF is the most powerful organization I know that can drive real change. With enough public support, we can highlight a way for them to set an example in global leadership yet again. If they change their paid paternity leave policy, they can create momentum for their member Fortune 500 companies and governments to follow.

Please sign my petition to join me in calling on the World Economic Forum to set an example for companies around the globe and offer at least 8 weeks of paid paternity leave for their employees.