Annual report published by Ministry of Justice on implementation status of human rights education and enlightenment measures in fiscal year Reiwa 6.
Key Points
1. Initiatives for 14 Major Human Rights Issues
- Human rights measures for women, children, elderly, and people with disabilities
- Elimination of discrimination against Buraku people (Dowa issue) and Ainu people
- Measures against prejudice and discrimination toward foreigners and infectious disease patients
- Support for Hansen's disease patients/former patients and families, and released prisoners and families
- Response to crime victims and families, and human rights violations on the internet
- Human rights issues of victims abducted by North Korean authorities
2. Special Feature: Realizing an Inclusive Society Without Prejudice or Discrimination Against People with Disabilities
- Amendment of Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities and mandatory provision of reasonable accommodation
- Promoting social participation and environmental improvements for people with disabilities
- Advancing understanding of disabilities in companies and educational institutions
- Regional initiatives toward realizing an inclusive society
3. Promotion System and Policy Enhancement
- Strengthened training for specific professions deeply involved with human rights
- Comprehensive promotion system through cooperation among Ministry of Justice, MEXT, MHLW, etc.
- Effective awareness activities through collaboration with local governments and NPOs
- Analysis of human rights violation cases in Reiwa 6 and countermeasures
The white paper comprehensively reports government measures based on the Act on the Promotion of Human Rights Education and Enlightenment, clarifying current status and challenges in efforts toward realizing a society that respects human rights.