Opinion Calling for Conducting “Comprehensive Sexuality Education” and Enacting an Act and Creating a System which Guarantees Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
January 20, 2023
Japan Federation of Bar Associations
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations (the “JFBA”) compiled the “Opinion Calling for Implementing “Comprehensive Sexuality Education” and Enacting an Act and Creating a System which Guarantees Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” dated January 20, 2023, and submitted it to the Prime Minister; the Minister of State for Gender Equality; the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology; the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare; the National Governors' Association; the Japan Association of City Mayors; and the National Association of Towns and Villages on January 24, 2023.
Summary of Opinion
The JFBA calls for the national and local governments to do the following in order to resolve various human rights issues related to sexuality.
1. Conduct “comprehensive sexuality education” at school that is compliant with the International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education.
2. Enact an act and create a system which guarantees sexual and reproductive health and rights.
