China News Service, November 12th. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), a campaign called "Eliminate Violence Against Women" has been launched across Japan from the 12th. At 6 pm local time on the 12th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building The purple lights symbolizing the event were lit.
From November 12, 2020, a nationwide campaign called "Eliminate Violence Against Women" has been launched. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building lit up purple lights that symbolize the event.
Image source: Video screenshot of the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK)
According to reports, the event will run from November 12 to November 25.
During the entire event, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will issue cards printed with consultation desks on violence incidents to high schools and universities. In addition, starting from November 19, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will publish a series of expert speeches on the Internet, with the content on combating domestic violence And related support systems.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government stated that “violence is not limited to punching and kicking. Loud reprimands and forcing (women) to have sex are also within the scope of violence”, and urged, “Don’t be patient by yourself, hope (victims) can pluck up courage (will Encounter) Speak out".
In Japan, violence against women occurs from time to time. Statistics show that in 2019, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government received approximately 55,000 inquiries about women experiencing domestic violence, and more than 50,000 have been received for 4 consecutive years.