Japan

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Despite their economic ‘miracles’ most East Asian nations have fairly low levels of spending on welfare.

What do female politicians in Japan raise as crucial issues for gender equality?

Speakers draw attention to the diverse ways in which civil society operates, the forms it takes, the approaches it embraces, and the effects it has.

Speakers draw attention to the diverse ways in which civil society operates, the forms it takes, the approaches it embraces, and the effects it has.

The argument that Japan has only ever had ‘placeholder’ female sovereigns is misguided and here’s why.