Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Japanese City Undermines its Program to Protect Babies
August 06, 2026
August 06, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Japan Director Kanae Doi:
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Japanese City Undermines its Program to Protect Babies
Rescuing Newborns Should Not Mean More Institutionalization
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The city of Izumisano in Japan's Osaka Prefecture announced on July 27 that it would create a new nyujiin-an infant care institution for children under age 3-for the estimated 40 ba . . .
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Japanese City Undermines its Program to Protect Babies
Rescuing Newborns Should Not Mean More Institutionalization
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The city of Izumisano in Japan's Osaka Prefecture announced on July 27 that it would create a new nyujiin-an infant care institution for children under age 3-for the estimated 40 ba . . .