LGBT rights in Akita Prefecture

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

Main article: Partnership oath in Japan

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] On October 23, 2024, Akita Prefecture joined the Partnership System Inter-Municipality Collaboration Network.[3]

Discrimination protections

In April 2022, legislation prohibiting discrimination among others sexual orientation and gender identity came into operation in Akita Prefecture.[4]

References

  1. ^ "「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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ 大阪府. "パートナーシップ宣誓証明制度 自治体間連携について". 大阪府 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  4. ^ "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.