24-year-old ex-soldier Rina Gonoi, who won a sexual harassment case in Japan's military, receives the International Women of Courage Award from the US.
24-year-old former Japanese soldier Rina Gonoi, who won a sexual harassment case against her colleagues in Japan's Self-Defense Forces, is honored with the International Women of Courage Award by the United States. She is one of 12 recipients globally, with women from countries like Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Cuba also being recognized. Gonoi's case led to a public apology from Japan's defense ministry and a widespread survey of harassment in the military and military-linked entities, revealing over 1,400 complaints.
March 01, 2024
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