A study group of government experts has put together a report on the spread of the new coronavirus, which has had a particularly serious impact on women, including increased suicides and reduced employment.
In order to examine the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus on women, the government's expert study group established in September last year compiled a report, and on the 28th, Professor Sawako Shirahase of the University of Tokyo graduate school chaired Marukawa Women. I handed it to the minister in charge of activity.
The report points out that the impact on women is particularly serious, and points out that the damage caused by DV = domestic violence due to refraining from going out is increasing.
In addition, the number of men who committed suicide last year has decreased from the previous year, while the number of women has increased significantly, and it is analyzed that the background is financial circumstances, domestic violence damage, and worries about childcare.
In addition, the spread of the infection will have a large impact on employment, and it is necessary to strengthen support for single mothers.
At a press conference, Chair Shiranase said, "There are gender disparities in the structure of society itself, and as a result, the impact on people at the bottom is extremely serious, and many of them are women. I would like to ask for overall behavioral reform. "
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato “Serious Impact on Women Effective Measures”
Against this backdrop, Kato Chief Cabinet Secretary at the Council for Gender Equality of the government, as the spread of the new coronavirus has had a serious impact on the lives and the lives of women, there is a effective to focus policies summarized in prospect June I instructed the relevant ministers to include measures.
In the 28-day meeting, towards the organization of the next fiscal year budget, it was exchanged opinions On emphasis policy of female employees and gender equality, which are summarized in the prospect of June this year.
Experts pointed out that it is necessary to enhance support for single mothers and other people who are particularly affected by the corona disaster, and to enhance the consultation support system for victims of spouse violence, sexual crimes, and sexual violence. Was issued.
In response, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "The spread of infection has seriously affected women's lives and lives, such as employment and income, in addition to concerns about the increase and aggravation of spousal violence and sexual violence. He instructed the relevant ministers to include effective measures in their priority policies.