Kanae Doi
Kanae Doi, Japan Director, works to encourage the Japanese Government to prioritize human rights in its foreign and domestic policies and practices. She also works on media outreach and the development of Human Rights Watch's profile in Japan.
Prior to joining Human Rights Watch in 2006, she worked as a practicing attorney, based in Tokyo. Her practice included refugee law, immigration law, constitutional law and criminal defense, and she frequently gave media interviews and published on these issues in the Japanese press from the perspective of international human rights law. Doi received her law degree from the University of Tokyo and her Master's degree in the International Studies from the New York University School of Law. She speaks English and Japanese.
Articles Authored
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November 29, 2022
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October 12, 2021
Trans Man Fights Japan’s Sterilization Requirement
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September 23, 2021
Japan’s Next Premier Should Endorse a Sanctions Law
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September 22, 2021
Quad Leaders Should Back Covid-19 Intellectual Property Waiver
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May 21, 2021
A Gold Medal for Homophobia in Japan
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May 7, 2021
Japan’s Ruling Party LGBT Bill Falls Short
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March 18, 2021
A Boost to Same-Sex Marriage in Japan
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February 4, 2021
A Gold Medal for Sexism in Japan
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February 3, 2021
Olympics as Game Changer for Japan’s LGBT Rights