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Japanese MP advocates for parental leave for men
Written by Maggy Thomas on 23 March 2019.
By Maggy Thomas
TOKYO, 23 MAR (NAMPA) – A Japanese Member of Parliament (MP) is determine to continue advocating for parental leave for men in Japan.
At a press briefing on Friday on the eve of the commencement of the World Assembly for Women conference, Rui Matsukawa called on the Japanese government to make paternity leave obligatory for men in the Asian country.
Many Japanese women temporarily leave their jobs during the childrearing phase, while their partners continue working.
Rui, who is an MP represe ...
