"International Women's Day" Creating an environment that makes it easier for women to participate in politics

On the 8th of "International Women's Day" set by the United Nations, a parliamentary federation aiming to increase the number of female parliamentarians held a meeting, and there was a sense of crisis that the percentage of female candidates fell below the previous time in the lower house election last year.

Four years ago, a law was enacted regarding women's participation in politics, aiming to make the number of male and female candidates as "equal" as possible in national elections.

At the meeting on the 8th, the Cabinet Office official reported that the percentage of female candidates was 17.7% and the number of winners was 9.7%, both lower than the previous House of Representatives election.

One of the members, Minister for Declining Birthrate Noda, said, "It's really shocking that the proportion of women has decreased. Even if women try to do their best, we will improve the negative gimmicks in various places."

Attendees commented that they would be able to participate online if they were unable to attend the Diet due to childbirth, etc., and confirmed that they would further focus on creating an environment that makes it easier for women to participate in politics. ..

Secretary-general Nishimura "Because this country has neglected inequality."

Secretary-general Nishimura of the Constitutional Democratic Party made a street speech in Tokyo on "International Women's Day," arguing that it is essential to reflect the opinions of women in politics in order to realize a gender-equal society.

Regarding the wage gap between men and women, Secretary-general Nishimura said, "It is not a problem for working women. It is because of the society, laws and systems, and as a structural problem, this country has neglected gender inequality. Because I am. "

On top of that, "There are few female members not only in the Diet but also in the local assembly, and the voices of women have not reached the politics. It is necessary to have various powers to change to politics that focuses on the dignity of each person. The power of women is indispensable there. "