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New 2023 Gender Gap Report Shows Women’s Progress Slipping in Japan
The latest Gender Gap report from the World Economic Forum shows Japan sliding even further in its support for gender equality.
June 22, 2023
The latest Gender Gap report from the World Economic Forum shows Japan sliding even further in its support for gender equality.
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