Japan - October 2024

 Parliamentary election increases women’s representation

A record 73 (15.7 per cent) women were elected to the House of Representatives in Japan’s snap parliamentary election on 27 October, representing a 46.0 per cent increase. This marks an increase from 50 women (10.8 per cent) elected in the 2021 election. While a welcome development, the percentage still remains below the global average.

Sources: The Japan Times, The New York Times