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Invitation to Celebrate the 13th Anniversary of the Child Poverty Law

In June, we mark an important milestone as we celebrate the 13th anniversary of the establishment of the Child Poverty Law in Japan. This law represents a collaborative effort to combat child poverty, involving multiple parties, including government officials and lawmakers from various political factions.

To commemorate this significant occasion, we are hosting an internal gathering in collaboration with the "Parliamentary Alliance for Promoting Child Poverty Solutions." This event aims not only to express our gratitude towards the steadfast commitment of our lawmakers, but also to promote the expansion of effective measures to address child poverty moving forward. Participants are encouraged to join us for this important conversation, which will also be streamed live online, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Event Details

• - Date: July 13, 2026
• - Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (JST)
• - Location: B1 Conference Room, House of Representatives First Member's Office Building

This event promises to bring together representatives from various organizations dedicated to tackling child poverty, including:

• - Usnova
• - Kids Door
• - Single Mothers Forum
• - Save the Children Japan
• - National Council of Single Parent Family Support Organizations

The program will include:

• - Opening remarks from representatives of the host organizations
• - Greetings from the collaborating entity, led by Chairman Kenku Tamura of the Parliamentary Alliance
• - Addresses from relevant ministries and public officials
• - A ceremonial cake-cutting to mark the occasion
• - Joint requests from the host organizations
• - Voices from those directly affected by child poverty
• - Statements from lawmakers representing various political parties
• - Closing remarks

Registration Information

Attendance is mandatory, and participants must register in advance to secure their place in this vital discourse. If you wish to participate, please fill out the registration form linked below:
Registration Form

For any inquiries related to the event, please contact:
Usnova
Address: 5F, Akasaka Hillside Building, 2-18-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
Phone: 03-6277-8199
Fax: 03-6277-8519
Email: [email protected]

Join us in this important celebration, as we reflect on our progress and reinforce our commitment to ending child poverty in Japan.