Beijing +5
NGO & Government Report


Country NGO Government
Japan
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Responce to the Questionare to Governmental on Implemantation of Beijing Platform for Action
    Part 3 implementing the high priority items identified by the Beijing Platform for Action
    A. Innovative policies, programs, projects, and best practices
4. Violence against women
7) The issue known as"Wartime Comfort Women" The Government of Japan has been conducting a thorough fact-finding study on the issue known as "wartime comfort women" since December l991, and announced its results in July 1992 and in August l993. Public documents found as a result of such study are now open to the public. The Government of Japan also expresses its sincere apologies and remorse to the former " wartime comfort women" on many occasions. Having decided to provide necessary assistance for the Asian Women's Fund (AWF) established in July 1995 by a Cabinet's decision, the Government of Japan with a view to fulfilling its moral responsibility, has been providing all possible assistance for the AWF including bearing the whole operational costs of the AWF, and assisting its fund-raising, in order for the AWF to attain its goals.

Office for Gender Equality,Prime Minister's Office

Korea
Under Construction
Under Construction

National Report

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