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WOMEN'S ISSUES

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues
Mar 18, 2021
The pandemic is harming the mental health of women and youth in Japan. TELL wants to help.
In an alarming set of numbers, data from the National Police Agency shows that 6,976 women in Japan took their own lives last year. That's nearly 15% more than in 2019, marking the end of what had been a 10-year decline in the number of women who died by suicide.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2021
Boris Johnson moves to defuse anger over U.K. police violence
Images of male officers pinning down female demonstrators at a Saturday event meant to draw attention to violence against women have drawn criticism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 13, 2021
'Climate ninjas' overlooked as little finance reaches women
Officials, climate and gender experts, and activists say not enough climate finance is going to the work of women and other individuals taking action on the ground.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 13, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo rejects more calls for his resignation
The governor has insisted he will not resign while allegations of his sexual misconduct are investigated, pushing back against a chorus of fellow Democrats urging him to step down.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 12, 2021
London murder case triggers wave of grief and rage over threats to women
Following the death of Sarah Everard, women have flooded social media with posts about steps to take when out alone at night to keep safe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2021
Fifth of men think media reports about gender pay gap are 'fake news'
Efforts to close the gender pay gap risk stalling as countries recover from COVID-19, researchers said on Monday as a global poll showed almost a quarter of men thought the issue was "political correctness gone too far."
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2021
Pandemic 'shecession' reverses women's workplace gains
Women were more likely than men to lose their jobs in 17 of the 24 rich countries where unemployment rose last year, data shows.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 3, 2021
Twin sisters score Japan’s hottest IPO by making mobile games for women
To the growing list of things that make gaming startup Coly Inc. unusual, it can add one of the best market debuts in recent Japanese history.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 1, 2021
'Inferior' women: China counters Uyghur criticism with explicit PR attacks
China, under growing global pressure over its treatment of a Muslim minority in its far west, is mounting an unprecedented and aggressive campaign to push back.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 27, 2021
Out of sight, out of mind? Remote work damaging young women's careers
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly disruptive for young women from ethnic minorities who are under-represented in professional settings.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2021
An ‘old men’s club’ dominates Japan. The young just put them on notice.
Change may come slowly in Japanese society, but social media has offered an outlet for a younger generation stifled by a rigid hierarchy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 26, 2021
Seoul may elect first female mayor as scandal stirs Moon’s party
The suicide of Seoul's mayor amid sexual harassment allegations shamed South Korea's male-dominated society and the election to replace him is now turning into a battle over women's rights.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 25, 2021
Only a crisis will make room for women at top of LDP, ex-minister says
While women have expressed interest in the LDP leadership, they have never marshaled the factional backing that is critical to success.

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