In video, 15 diplomatic missions call on Japan to protect LGBT rights
ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima this month.A video compilation of the messages, posted Friday by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on his official Twitter account, urges the Japanese government to “not be shaped by the past” when building a future where everybody is seen, heard and counted.“With all the challenges that we all face, from the implications of climate change, wars, civil strife, hunger — the last thing that should occupy our energy is two people who love each other and want to build a life together,” Emanuel said.This could be due to a conflict with your ad-blocking or security software.Please add japantimes.co.jp and piano.io to your list of allowed sites.
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