Sustainable Development Goals SDGs Goal 10: Reduced Inequality

What is SDGs Goal 10?

SDGs Goal 10 is “Reduced Inequality,” with its mission statement being “Reduce inequality within and among countries” by 2030.

This goal has 10 targets and 14 indicators measuring the world’s success in this aspect. For example, the targets include:

progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40% of the population at a rate higher than the national average,

empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status and

ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard.

Inequalities in Japan

One of Japan’s biggest struggles is gender inequality. Equality between the sexes slumps far behind other countries in the developed world. Japan’s significantly low ranking in the gender gap index shows this. A low ranking indicates difficulty for women to pursue education and career opportunities, potentially leading them to poverty.

Japan also struggles with giving fair treatment to minority people such as the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, Ainu people, Zainichi people and foreign residents.

Furthermore, Japan faces the challenge to adjust and promote diverse family dynamics. Inequality, particularly evident among children in need of homes, means adoption and fostering situations require drastic improvements.

Coronavirus pandemic highlights inequalities in Japan

In Japan, the fight against the coronavirus has affected vulnerable populations, including single parents, part-time workers and foreign people. The article discusses how these groups are vulnerable to loss of income and employment.
Coronavirus pandemic highlights inequalities in Japan

5 pioneering Japanese women in STEM fields

While opportunities for women in Japan lag behind, the situation is especially so for STEM. In this article, we share some of the notable Japanese women who have broken STEM barriers in education and their careers.
5 pioneering Japanese women in STEM fields

Japan must unite to protect healthcare workers’ rights amidst pandemic

The number of medical staff has not increased or reduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic, creating very stressful work environments for medical workers in Japan. We look at the unfair treatment, including harassment, of these workers as well as the efforts to fight back during this difficult time.
Japan must unite to protect healthcare workers’ rights amidst pandemic

ALS assisted suicide sparks conversations about disability rights in Japan

Though Japan made some progress for disability rights, there has been severe discrimination against people with disabilities. We explore where Japan stands on the issue by examining the debate surrounding assisted suicide.
ALS assisted suicide sparks conversations about disability rights in Japan

Japan to spread adoption awareness

Japan has far fewer child adoptions than other developed nations. Japanese people’s low awareness limits adoption opportunities. We look at the recent special adoption system amendments and projects to promote adoption.
Japan to spread adoption awareness

Hokkaido’s indigenous people face challenges to preserve Ainu identity

One of Japan’s minorities, the Ainu people, have dealt with severe discrimination throughout Japanese history. In this article, we share their current living situation in addition to the ways to protect their identity and unique culture.
Hokkaido’s indigenous people face challenges to preserve Ainu identity