Children’s Rights Watch Japan (CRWJ) is a Tokyo-based NGO established in 2021.
While most developed nations transitioned to joint custody decades ago, Japan maintains a “sole custody” system following divorce. This legal framework frequently results in children being forcibly separated from one parent. Furthermore, the lack of legal recourse against parental abduction remains a critical issue; currently, one parent can move children without consent and deny access to the other with relative impunity.
Despite being a G7 member and a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Japan significantly lags in its human rights obligations. In practice, the Japanese government fails to comply with key provisions, most notably Article 9, which protects a child’s right to maintain relationships with both parents.
CRWJ is dedicated to systemic reform through international collaboration and advocacy. By leveraging our team’s expertise in digital marketing, we ensure that information regarding these human rights violations is disseminated rapidly and effectively across global platforms. We welcome inquiries and partnerships from those committed to protecting the fundamental rights of children.
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