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Japan's male babysitters battle stigma and stereotypes

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.

Sexual abuse consultations up 15% in Japan amid coronavirus crisis

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.

Japan to create database of babysitters convicted of sexual assault

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.

Rape is only a symptom of India's many problems

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.

Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being

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.

Activists protest over Japanese lawmaker's skepticism of sex crime victims

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.

Courts struggling to define what constitutes defamation in social media

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.

Berlin district rescinds approval for 'comfort women' statue

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.

LDP's Mio Sugita admits saying 'women lie' about sexual assaults

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.

Seagram liquor heiress gets 81 months for role in Nxivm sex cult

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 ...

Woman dies in New Delhi after gang rape, fueling outrage again in India

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.

Sugita denies saying 'women can tell lies' about sexual violence

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."

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