Countermeasures against prejudice and discrimination against the new corona Interim report early next month Minister Nishimura October 25, 15:09
Regarding measures against prejudice and discrimination regarding the new coronavirus, Mr. Nishimura, the Minister for Economic Revitalization, expressed his intention to compile an interim report in a working group established under a subcommittee of the government early next month.
The Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura visited the "Mieken Human Rights Center" on the 25th and exchanged opinions on measures against prejudice and discrimination regarding the new coronavirus.
After that, Minister Nishimura responded to a reporter's interview, saying, "There must be no prejudice or discrimination, and it must be eliminated. In early next month, a working group established under the government subcommittee will be held. I would like to make an interim report. "
In addition, he said that the interim report would include the enhancement of the consultation system using SNS etc. and the response to prejudice against foreigners, and said, "Write these contents firmly in the government's" basic coping policy ". I want to start with measures that can be taken. "
Minister Nishimura also expressed his intention to call on the business community to cooperate directly this week to disperse holidays and travel during the New Year holidays.