The Guardian Australia
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·5 hours ago
Yawata mayor Shoko Kawata's maternity leave sparks nationwide debate on gender equality
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata, took maternity leave in May, prompting extensive debate in Japan. At 35, she is the first incumbent mayor to do so, highlighting gender disparities as Japan ranks 118th in the Gender Gap Report. Kawata hopes her decision will encourage more women to pursue leadership roles in politics.
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