The 60th Session of the Human Rights Council, Annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its mechanisms, Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki (30 September 2025)

　Thank you, Mr. President.

    Japan thanks the speakers for their valuable insights. Transitional justice processes too often tend to focus on conflict-related sexual violence in the context of gender, but they must also address structural gender inequalities that perpetuate cycles of exclusion and violence.

   Japan is firmly committed to supporting survivors and ending impunity. We work closely with the Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Global Survivors Fund, supporting initiatives that strengthen accountability and deliver survivor-centered assistance. Ending impunity remains a priority of our diplomacy under the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

   At the same time, cooperation with international organizations such as UN Women is crucial. In South Sudan, Japan has partnered with UN Women to support over 8,000 women and girls in Renk and Malakal, providing protection services, livelihood opportunities, and solar lighting to reduce risks of gender-based violence. This addresses both immediate needs and deeper structural inequalities.

   Looking ahead, Japan urges this Council to strengthen its support for gender-transformative approaches and deepen engagement with women-led organizations. Fully integrating gender perspectives in line with the WPS agenda will promote lasting and inclusive transitional justice, and ensure that the human rights of survivors are upheld.

   Thank you.