In response to the dismissal of the secretary to the prime minister for his discriminatory remarks about same-sex marriage, a group of concerned parties held an emergency press conference on the 7th, saying, "It symbolizes the gap between politics and public opinion, and is a sign of sexual minorities." We need a law that clearly prohibits discrimination."
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare held a joint press conference with members of the LGBT Law Federation, which is made up of groups of sexual minorities nationwide, and human rights groups.
At the press conference, Katsuki Arai, former secretary to the Prime Minister, said, "I don't want to see it," regarding same-sex marriage, and was dismissed. Voices are coming in. It is unacceptable that discriminatory remarks came out from those closest to the prime minister, as they are hurt by discrimination and prejudice and are considered to be at a high risk of suicide." rice field.
In response to the remarks, from the 5th, signature activities are also being carried out to request the establishment of a law that prohibits discrimination against sexual minorities, and as of the morning of the 7th, there are more than 36,000 signatures.
Founder Soshi Matsuoka said, "Your remarks symbolize the gap between politics and public opinion. There is talk of considering the development of a law to promote understanding, but the development of a law that clearly prohibits discrimination against sexual minorities. is needed," he complained.