Japan gender equality

Public support is growing to make parental leave compulsory for fathers. But will that encourage a more equal sharing of the childcare burden?

A controversy surrounding women being forced to wear high heels at work has exploded into a new #KuToo protest movement.

After years of community pressure to raise awareness, abuse victims are speaking out in record numbers.

Japan made small improvements in the World Economic Forum’s gender equality ranking but remains alarmingly behind.

A Tokyo-backed project shines a light on online behavior in four Asia-Pacific countries.

Women are making in-roads in the Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces, but more needs to be done.

Despite government efforts, cultural pressures continue to dissuade many women in Japan from joining the workforce.

Improving women's political and economic participation will be central to preserving Japan's status as a global heavyweight.