Friday, June 4, 2021

Japan enacts law for more flexible paternity leave

The Japanese government enacted a law  giving fathers greater flexibility to take paternity leave immediately after their child is born. The move aims to encourage more men to help with childcare responsibilities as the country struggles with a steeply declining population.


Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


IN: "The House of Representatives..."

OUT: "...to have children."

DUR: 46 secs


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