Chapter 2 Basic Policies Related to Promotion of Formation of a Gender-equal Society

(Basic Plan for Gender Equality)
Article 13

1. The Government shall establish a basic plan with regard to the promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society (hereinafter referred to as "Basic Plan for Gender Equality"), in order to comprehensively and systematically implement policies related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society.

2. The Basic Plan for Gender Equality shall stipulate the following items:

(1) The outline of the policies which should be implemented comprehensively and over the long term related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society.

(2) Besides the preceding item, matters required to comprehensively and systematically implement policies related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society.

3. The Prime Minister of Japan shall formulate a draft of the Basic Plan for Gender Equality and ask the Cabinet for its decision, after hearing the opinion of the Council for Gender Equality.

4. The Prime Minister shall announce the Basic Plan for Gender Equality without delay, when the Cabinet has made its decision in accordance with the preceding paragraph.

5. The preceding two paragraphs shall apply mutatis mutandis to changes of the Basic Plan for Gender Equality.

(Prefectural Plans for Gender Equality, etc.)
Article 14

1. Taking into consideration the Basic Plan for Gender Equality, the prefectures shall establish basic plans with regard to policies related to the promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society within the areas of the prefectures (hereinafter referred to as "Prefectural Plans for Gender Equality").

2. Prefectural Plans for Gender Equality shall stipulate the following items:

(1) The outline of the policies which should be implemented comprehensively and over the long term related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society within the areas of the prefectures.

(2) Besides the preceding item, matters required to comprehensively and systematically implement policies related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society within the areas of the prefectures.

3. Taking into consideration the Basic Plan for Gender Equality and Prefectural Plans for Gender Equality, the municipalities shall make efforts to establish basic plans with regard to policies related to the promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society within the areas of the municipalities (hereinafter referred to as "Municipal Plans for Gender Equality").

4. When the prefectures or the municipalities establish or modify their Prefectural Plans for Gender Equality, or their Municipal Plans for Gender Equality, they shall announce them without delay.

(Consideration in Formulation of Policies, etc.)
Article 15

When formulating and implementing policies recognized as influencing formation of a Gender-equal Society, the State and local governments shall consider formation of a Gender-equal Society.

(Measures to Increase Understanding of Citizens)
Article 16

The State and local governments shall take appropriate measures through public relations activities, etc., to increase understanding of citizens on the basic principles.

(Handling Complaints, etc.)
Article 17

The State shall take necessary measures for handling complaints in regard to policies implemented by the government which are related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society or which are recognized as influencing formation of a Gender-equal Society, and, necessary measures intended for relief of victims whose human rights have been infringed through factors impeding formation of a Gender-equal Society including gender-based discriminatory treatment.

(Study and Research)
Article 18

The State shall make efforts to promote necessary study and research for the formulation of policies related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society, including study and research for the effect of social systems and practices on formation of a Gender-equal Society.

(Measures for International Cooperation)
Article 19

To promote formation of a Gender-equal Society based on international cooperation, the State shall make efforts to take necessary measures for exchanges of information with foreign governments and international institutions, and the smooth promotion of international mutual cooperation related to formation of a Gender-equal Society.

(Support for Local Governments and Private Bodies)
Article 20

To support policies implemented by local governments related to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society and the activities taken by private bodies with regard to promotion of formation of a Gender-equal Society, the State shall make efforts to take necessary measures, including providing information.

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