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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

WORLD / Society
Jul 18, 2019
After #MeToo, U.S. women seen reporting less workplace harassment
From leering and unwanted touching to being asked for sexual favors, U.S. women say they suffer less sexual harassment in the workplace since #MeToo brought the issue to the fore, but sexism has increased, researchers said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2019
Tough at the top: Girls believe female leaders suffer widespread harassment, survey shows
Girls worldwide hope to become leaders, but they expect to face sexism and harassment when they get there, a global child rights organization said in a report released Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2019
Japan bolsters fight against workplace harassment, but laws lack punitive measures
The Diet revised various pieces of legislation in an effort to bolster measures against workplace harassment, obligating companies to combat increasingly prevalent reports of bullying and abuse of power.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 20, 2019
Alain Delon, set for Cannes honor, says that at least as an actor, he is 'irreproachable'
France's Alain Delon, set on Sunday to receive an honorary prize at Cannes that has sparked scrutiny of his views on women and same-sex couples, said in a newspaper interview that as an actor at least, he was beyond reproach.
WORLD / Society
May 18, 2019
U.S. men avoid spending time with female colleagues in the wake of #MeToo movement
Women's careers are being held back as men in the United States avoid spending time with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo movement, women's rights group LeanIn.org said on Friday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 7, 2019
CBS News names new evening anchor, revamps morning show
Norah O'Donnell will become anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News" and Gayle King is getting two new morning show co-hosts as CBS News seeks to boost the programs' ratings and put a tumultuous, scandal-scarred period behind it.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 23, 2019
Herman Cain declines consideration for Fed seat, Trump says
Herman Cain, facing resistance from his own political party, has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Apr 8, 2019
Cases highlight female students' risk of sexual harassment by alumni when seeking jobs in Japan
A series of cases this year in which female students were sexually harassed when seeking help with job-hunting from employed male alumni suggest the issue is a growing problem, and have prompted concern among recruitment experts and police.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 27, 2019
U.K. actress Helena Bonham Carter joins rally protesting violence against women
British actress Helena Bonham Carter called on Tuesday for women globally to unite against sexual harassment, the latest in a group of U.K. celebrities and campaigners to join a rally pushing for a global law to end abuse in the workplace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2018
Well-known Japanese photojournalist Ryuichi Hirokawa admits to sexual harassment
Ryuichi Hirokawa, an internationally recognized Japanese photojournalist, has admitted to sexual harassment that was reported by a weekly magazine, according to a publisher for which he served as a director.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 4, 2018
Crack down on sexual harassment in schools
It's time to close the loopholes that allow teachers who sexually harass students to remain in the education industry.
WORLD / Society
Sep 14, 2018
Female journalists seen facing 'relentless' sexual harassment and abuse
Female journalists are facing a "relentless" barrage of attacks and harassment, with nearly a third considering leaving the profession as a result, media support organizations have warned.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 11, 2018
CBS sets Leslie Moonves payoff at $120 million pending results of harassment probe
CBS Corp. said on Monday that it would pay $120 million to former Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves if an internal investigation into allegations of harassment fails to provide grounds for his dismissal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2018
French police detain suspect in viral video attack of woman
French police have arrested a man suspected of having punched a young woman in front of a Paris terrace in an attack which prompted widespread outrage after CCTV footage of the assault went viral.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 20, 2018
Inspired by #MeToo, Australia launches inquiry into workplace sexual harassment
Australia launched an independent inquiry on Wednesday into workplace sexual harassment, one of the first of its kind in the world, hoping to find solutions to problems brought to light by the global #MeToo movement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2018
Abe-led panel mandates anti-sexual harassment training for senior officials but shelves talks on law to penalize harassers
Tokyo on Tuesday decided to mandate senior officials undergo training aimed at preventing sexual harassment following a string of revelations of inappropriate behavior involving bureaucrats.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2018
Government to make senior officials take courses on sexual harassment
The government will oblige senior officials to take courses aimed at preventing sexual harassment following a series of scandals involving alleged improper behavior by high-ranking bureaucrats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2018
Head of Foreign Ministry's Russian affairs section suspended over alleged sexual harassment
The head of the Foreign Ministry's Russian affairs section, Tadaatsu Mori, has been punished for alleged sexual harassment of a woman, it was revealed Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 28, 2018
ILO explores rules on workplace harassment as Me Too movement rages
The International Labor Organization kicks off its annual meeting with discussions aimed at setting the first international rules to end sexual and other types of harassment at work.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 25, 2018
Sexual harassment policies unchanged at most firms in Japan, despite growing awareness amid global Me Too movement: poll
Three-quarters of Japan's companies have made no changes to sexual harassment policies in the past year and don't plan to do so, a poll finds.

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