A United Nations working group has voiced concern over workplace discrimination and harassment experienced by women, non-Japanese people, sexual minorities and others in Japan.
While noting "important advancements" made by Japan on the issue, the group's report expressed concerns about significant difficulties in addressing deeply embedded harmful gender and social norms, such as gender pay gaps and long working hours.
The working group compiled the report after conducting interviews with the government, companies, labor unions and others during a visit to Japan in summer last year. The report was submitted to the ongoing session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.