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Japan Considers Legislation for Maiden Name Use in Gender Equality Plan

The Japanese government has approved a five-year basic plan for gender equality, which includes exploring legislation to allow individuals to use only their maiden names.

13 Mar, 10:30 — 13 Mar, 10:30
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japan-timesMostly Factual49d ago

Japanese government OKs gender equality plan featuring use of maiden names

It aims to submit legislation related to the sixth gender equality basic plan, which contains measures to be taken over the next five years, to the ongoing session of parliament.

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First report: NHK World · 13 Mar, 05:52Full coverage: 2 · 5hWindow: 5h
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NHK World13 Mar, 05:52First to report

“旧姓だけ記載可”政府 法制化含め検討 男女共同参画基本計画

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Japanese government OKs gender equality plan featuring use of maiden names

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