National / Social Issues Nov 15, 2020
Japan's male babysitters battle stigma and stereotypes
by Tomohiro Osaki
A series of high-profile cases involving pedophiles has left agencies struggling to balance child protection against discrimination.
National Nov 6, 2020
Sexual abuse consultations up 15% in Japan amid coronavirus crisis
The Cabinet Office's gender equality bureau said part of the reason for the rise was the coronavirus pandemic.
National Oct 25, 2020
Japan to create database of babysitters convicted of sexual assault
The database would list babysitters who have been accused of sexual assault, and update their status if they are found guilty and issued an order to stop working.
Commentary / World Oct 21, 2020
Rape is only a symptom of India's many problems
by Cesar Chelala
Repeated incidents of gang rape in India reflect widespread gender and caste discrimination. Today, rape is the fourth most common crime against women in India.
National Oct 14, 2020
Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being
The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
National / Crime & Legal Oct 13, 2020
Activists protest over Japanese lawmaker's skepticism of sex crime victims
The LDP refused to accept the petition submitted by organizers of the Flower Demo movement in protest over the comments by Mio Sugita.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 10, 2020
Courts struggling to define what constitutes defamation in social media
by Philip Brasor
Journalist Shiori Ito files rare libel lawsuit over use of the "like" button on Twitter.
National Oct 9, 2020
Berlin district rescinds approval for 'comfort women' statue
Local authorities said the district should remain neutral on matters between Japan and South Korea.
National / Politics Oct 2, 2020
LDP's Mio Sugita admits saying 'women lie' about sexual assaults
"I am sorry for offending people by giving the impression only women lie when lying is not restricted to a gender," the Lower House ruling-party representative wrote.
World / Crime & Legal Oct 1, 2020
Seagram liquor heiress gets 81 months for role in Nxivm sex cult
Clare Bronfman, an heiress to the Seagram Co. liquor fortune, was sentenced this week to 81 months in prison and $6.5 million in penalties for her role in luring female victims for the Nxivm sex cult founded by Keith Raniere. "She used her incredible wealth ...
Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Oct 1, 2020
Woman dies in New Delhi after gang rape, fueling outrage again in India
by Hari Kumar and Emily Schmall
Of the tens of thousands of rape cases reported in India annually, only a handful result in prosecutions, National Crime Records Bureau figures show.
National / Social Issues Sep 25, 2020
Sugita denies saying 'women can tell lies' about sexual violence
After the gathering, the 53-year-old lawmaker denied making the remark, telling reporters, "I didn't say such a thing."