Akita Prefecture was the seventh prefecture to create a registry for same-sex partnerships and the third prefecture to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Recognition of same-sex relationships and families
A partnership oath system has also been in effect in Akita Prefecture since 1 April 2022.[1] In addition, Akita City also passed a partnership registry in April 2022.[2]
Discrimination protections
In April 2022, legislation prohibiting discrimination among others sexual orientation and gender identity came into operation in Akita Prefecture.[3]
References
- ^ "「パートナーシップ証明制度」に事実婚含まず"（秋田県）" (in Japanese). YAHOO! Japan. 24 February 2022. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "秋田市パートナーシップ宣誓制度" (in Japanese). Akita City. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "県の多様性条例施行 性的指向など差別禁止" (in Japanese). 朝日新聞. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
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