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Video showing JCP Yamazoe calling for lifting ban on abortion goes viral on social media

A Diet deliberation video in which Japanese Communist Party Policy Commission Chair Yamazoe Taku called for lifting the abortion ban in the Criminal Code has become a hot topic among X (former Twitter) users.

Facilities and coaches are scarce in sports for the handicapped

The Japanese Communist Party has been calling for specific improvements and maintenance in sports facilities in order to ensure access to sports for all individuals with disabilities.

JCP Standing Executive Committee issues statement on 2024 general election results

The Japanese Communist Party Standing Executive Committee issued a statement on the results of the House of Representatives election.

POLITICS

Tamura criticizes LDP for using tax money to covertly support ‘slush fund’ lawmakers’ general election campaign

JCP Standing Executive Committee issues statement on 2024 general election results

US FORCES

JCP protests against beginning of massive Japan-US joint military drill

SOCIAL ISSUES

LDP-led gov’t unwilling to respond to UN committee’s call for dealing with gender-based indirect discrimination

Facilities and coaches are scarce in sports for the handicapped

Japan lags behind in promotion and use of renewables

Video showing JCP Yamazoe calling for lifting ban on abortion goes viral on social media

PEACE

Nobel Prize-winning Hidankyo with renewed determination speaks to foreign correspondents about Hibakusha’s wishes

JCP

This week’s JCP international activities

JCP secures 8 seats