Tokyo bans LGBT discrimination ahead of 2020 Olympics

profeminist:

“Tokyo has adopted an anti-discrimination ordinance to help protect the LGBT community.

The move, aimed at tackling hate speech ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games, was approved by the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly and will come into effect in April.

As part of the ordinance, Tokyo will regulate the use of public spaces, such as city parks, to prevent anti-LGBT groups from promoting discriminatory rhetoric.

It will also improve access for same-sex couples in situations such as hospital visits.”

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Tokyo bans LGBT discrimination ahead of 2020 Olympics