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JOICFP and six other organizations submitted citizen reports on SRHR for the first Japanese government review in eight years by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). [Events held in Japan in preparation for the event at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva]
*JOICFP Public Interest Incorporated Foundation*
Press release: September 19, 2024
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JOICFP and six other organizations submitted citizen reports on SRHR for the first Japanese government review in eight years by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). [Events held in Japan in preparation for the event at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva]
In response to the Japanese government being examined by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women for the first time in eight years, international cooperation NGO JOICFP submitted a civil society report summarizing SRHR issues in Japan in collaboration with six other organizations. We will hold events to raise awareness and disseminate information within Japan. The 89th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) will be held in Geneva in October 2024. Discrimination Against Women) will examine the Japanese government for the first time in eight years.
JOICFP has teamed up with six organizations to publish a civil society report on SRHR issues in Japan (hereinafter referred to as the “SRHR Civil Society Report”).
We compiled and submitted the following.
In addition to “government reports” submitted by each country’s governments, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women can also submit reports called “civil society reports (shadow reports)” from civil society organizations such as NGOs and individuals. can.
While Japanese government reports describe the government’s efforts to resolve discrimination against women, civil society reports describe the current state of gender inequality in Japanese society and the actual state of discrimination against women from the perspective of citizens. I will report. The United Nations welcomes civil society reports as a valuable source of information and as reference material for its reviews.
This SRHR Civil Society Report focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), including, inter alia, LBT (Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) women, non-binary and gender diverse people. , focuses on the continuing and ongoing issue of women’s right to bodily self-determination in Japan.
The SRHR Civil Society Report raises six issues:
● Relief for victims of forced sterilization based on the Eugenic Protection Law ●Introducing comprehensive sex education into public education ●Abolition of the crime of abortion and revision of the Maternal Protection Act ● Access to contraceptive methods, including safe abortion and emergency contraception
●Enactment of anti-discrimination laws based on sexual orientation and gender identity, issues surrounding SRHR for transgender people, discrimination faced by sexual minorities
●Marriage inequality (legislation of same-sex marriage)
*Co-authoring organizations (7 organizations)*
・JOICFP Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
・SOSHIREN・Woman’s (my) body
・NPO Pillcon
・#WhyNotProject
・Transgender Network Japan (T-net)
・Marriage For All Japan Public Interest Incorporated Association – Freedom to marry for everyone
・LGBT Law Federation
*Despite the movement toward achieving gender equality that is progressing at a rapid pace worldwide, Japan routinely ranks low in the World Economic Forum’s gender gap rankings. The recommendations made in the government review by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women show how Japan lags behind international standards in achieving gender equality. This can be said to be an issue that must be addressed urgently.
* [Event Information] *
In preparation for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women’s review in Japan, JOICFP and the co-authoring organization will hold a live and study session using We will hold a meeting.
Thank you for your interest in conducting interviews and disseminating information widely.
*X Space Live*
* 1.September 14th (Sat) 19:00~*
* theme:*
*Revision of the Abortion Crimes and Maternal Protection Law and improved access to safe abortion medical care*
[Speakers] Yukako Ohashi (Soshiren), Kazuko Fukuda (Nandanai Project), Hiromi Kusano (JOICFP)
https://x.com/NGO_JOICFP/status/1833715536901087491
* 2. September 17th (Monday) 19:00-*
* theme:*
* Regarding marriage equality and issues surrounding SRHR for transgender people *
[Speaker]: Makiko Terahara (Malifaux), Yutori Takai (T-net)
https://x.com/Yutorispielraum/status/1833509925424976272
*3.September 19th (Thursday) 20:00~*
*Theme: Introducing comprehensive sex education in schools and improving access to contraceptive methods including emergency contraceptives*
[Speaker]: Asuka Someya (PILCON), Hiromi Kusano (JOICFP)
https://x.com/NGO_JOICFP/status/1833717774121914612
*4.September 21st (Sat) 20:00~*
* Theme: What recommendations did you request from the United Nations regarding the violation of SRHR for persons with disabilities and transgender people by the Eugenics Protection Act and the Gender Identity Disorder Special Cases Act?*
[Speaker]: Yukako Ohashi (Soshiren), Yutori Takai (Tnet), Hiromi Kusano (Joicef) https://x.com/Yutorispielraum/status/1833512644969697707
* 5. [Joint press conference] *
*What are the improvement recommendations that 8 NGOs are requesting from CEDAW regarding selective married couple surnames/SRHR*
●Co-sponsor: Asu ni General Incorporated Association, JOICFP Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
●Date and time: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 13:00-14:00
●Location: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare press room (9th floor, Central Government Building No. 5, 1-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
●Access * https://maps.app.goo.gl/fcM43mbu3BK2Tt4A6*
●Application: Coverage registration form: * https://x.gd/f9rf4*
1)
Comprehensive commentary on “The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Significance of Recommendations for Improvement” by attorney Yoko Hayashi, former chair of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination against Women [Expert commentator: Attorney Yoko Hayashi (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
Fusae Ichikawa Memorial Association (Chairman of the Center for Women and Politics)]
2) Current status of selective married couple surname legislation, significance of participating in the CEDAW review, and summary of Asu ni civil society report Naho Ida [Asu ni General Incorporated Association]
3) The status and outlook of Japan’s gender policies from the perspective of a sociologist in her 20s Maki Kumagai [Asuhani General Incorporated Association]
4) About Think Name Project Think Name Project Team [Asuha General Incorporated Association]
SRHR Report Team
5) Hiromi Kusano Purpose of SRHR Civil Society Report [JOICFP Public Interest Incorporated Foundation]
6) Gon Matsunaka About marriage equality [Marriage For All Japan – Freedom of Marriage for All]
7) Akira Nishiyama Regarding the Anti-Discrimination Act Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity [LGBT Law Federation (General Incorporated Association)]
(National Federation for the Development of Laws for Persons Having Difficulties Due to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, etc.)]
8) Sota Kimoto On the issues surrounding SRHR for transgender people in Japan [T-Net (Transgender Network Japan)]
9) Yukako Ohashi
Regarding the Japanese government’s apology and compensation for the Eugenics Protection Law, the abolition of the crime of abortion and the revision of the Maternal Protection Law [SOSHIREN (SOSHIREN’s Woman’s Body)]
10) Kazuko Fukuda Improving access to contraceptives (devices) including emergency contraceptives, and improving access to safe abortion [Nan nai no project (#nan nai no)]
11) Asuka Someya About Comprehensive Sex Education [NPO Pillcon] Application/coverage registration form
* [Online study session (held via Zoom)] *
* 6. September 25th (Wednesday) 18:30-20:00*
*World Contraceptive Day Commemoration Online Event*
* “For the first time in 8 years, Japan receives a special
recommendation for gender equality! What you need to know now is the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the power of review” *
Location: Zoom
How to apply: https://forms.gle/fCM11Y7Atvpo4ZGCA
* Speaker: *
* Fumie Saito * (Director of the International Association for the Status of Women)
* Yukako Ohashi * SOSHIREN
* Hiromi Kusano * JOICFP Foundation
* Kazuko Fukuda * ＃WhyNotProject
* Asuka Someya * NPO Pillcon
* Yutosato Takai * T Net
* Makiko Terahara * Marriage for All Japan Public Interest
Incorporated Association
Click here to apply for participation
* [Hybrid event] *
* 6. Friday, September 27, 2024 18:30-20:00*
* “SRHR Standing Action 2024 ~MY BODY MY CHOICE・My body is mine!~” *
●Location: Tokyo Station Miyuki Dori (Miyuki Dori/Gyoko Dori) (Tokyo Prefectural Route 404 Imperial Palace Tokyo Station)
*Politas TV live streaming available https://www.youtube.com/live/ZoOtiEH_reM
●Content: Promotion of SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights), relay talks by organizations and individual participants seeking to realize gender equality, reading of messages from those who cannot attend locally, and standing poses by all participants. Commemorative photo of
Sponsoring organization: JOICFP Japan SRHR Promotion Network (JSPN) How to participate: Click here for details
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Standing status in 2023
* 7. October 18th (Friday) Press conference the day after the Japanese examination*
* ●Co-sponsors: Asu ni General Incorporated Association, JOICFP Public Interest Incorporated Foundation*
* ●October 18th (Friday) 17:00-18:30 Japan time (10:00-11:30 Geneva time) * * ●Online (Zoom. Presentation will be in English, with Japanese interpretation) *
* 1) Summary of the results of the Japanese examination held the day before* * 2) Disseminating the opinions of each organization from Geneva. * *●Moderator:*
* Michiko Kurita (Global Team Representative tomorrow) *
*●Speaker:*
* Ayako Hatano (Director tomorrow), Think Name
Project Team, Hiromi Kusano (JOICFP Senior Advocacy Officer), Kazuko Fukuda (Representative of Nandenai Project), Yutori Takai (T Net), * * Expert commentator: Gerard Legris (former diplomat at the Delegation of the European Commission to Japan. Researched Japanese alternative surnames for married couples during his doctoral course at the French National Institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures) *
Click here to register
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