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Kuniko Inoguchi
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猪口 邦子
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Inoguchi in 2023
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| Minister of State for Gender Equality and Social Affairs | |
| In office 31 October 2005 – 26 September 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Junichiro Koizumi |
| Preceded by | Chieko Nōno |
| Succeeded by | Sanae Takaichi |
| Member of the House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 26 July 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Kazuyasu Shiina |
| Constituency | Chiba at-large |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 11 September 2005 – 21 July 2009 |
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| Constituency | Tokyo PR |
| Ambassador of Japan to Switzerland | |
| In office April 2002 – April 2004 |
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Kuniko Yokota
3 May 1952 Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan |
| Political party | Liberal Democratic |
| Spouse |
Takashi Inoguchi
(died 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Sophia University Yale University |
Kuniko Inoguchi (猪口 邦子, Inoguchi Kuniko, born May 3, 1952) is a Japanese political scientist and politician. She has held important roles in the Japanese government and in international diplomacy. From 2005 to 2006, she was Japan's first Minister of State for Gender Equality and Social Affairs. She is currently a member of the House of Councillors, which is like one of Japan's parliament houses. She represents Chiba Prefecture for the Liberal Democratic Party.
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Her Education and Early Career
Kuniko Inoguchi studied a lot to become a political expert. She earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University in 1982. Before that, she also received a Master's degree from Yale in 1977 and a Bachelor's degree from Sophia University in Japan in 1975.
After finishing her studies, she became a professor at Sophia University in Tokyo. She taught law there from 1981 to 2002. During this time, she also spent time as a visiting scholar at Harvard University in the United States. In 1993, the World Economic Forum chose her as one of 100 "Global Leaders for Tomorrow," recognizing her potential to make a big difference in the world.
She was often asked by the Japanese government to join important groups. These groups advised the Prime Minister on topics like defense, government reforms, and making sure men and women have equal opportunities. She also shared her knowledge as a speaker and commentator on international news for newspapers and TV.
Her books include War and Peace and An Emerging Post-Hegemonic System: Choices for Japan. She also wrote many articles for academic journals.
Working for World Peace
Kuniko Inoguchi has done a lot of work in diplomacy, which is about how countries work together. From 2002 to 2004, she was Japan's Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland. This conference is where countries talk about reducing weapons. She even led the conference for a few months in 2003, and many countries praised her efforts.
She also led a big meeting at the United Nations in New York in 2003. This meeting was about controlling small weapons like guns. She worked hard to bring countries, organizations, and groups together to make the meeting a success. She also helped with efforts to clear landmines, which are dangerous explosives left over from wars. She has been a member of important groups that advise the United Nations on disarmament and peace. She is also an active member of the Club of Rome, which is a group of global thinkers.
While she was an Ambassador, she appeared on many TV shows and documentaries. She also wrote articles for newspapers to promote disarmament and world peace.
Her Political Journey
In September 2005, Kuniko Inoguchi was elected to the House of Representatives, which is another part of Japan's parliament. She joined the Liberal Democratic Party because Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi encouraged her. She was one of many new politicians who joined the Diet (Japan's parliament) around that time.
In October 2005, she was given a very important job: Minister of State for Gender Equality and Social Affairs. This meant she was in charge of policies that help ensure equal opportunities for everyone. Her work included promoting gender equality, helping young people, and protecting consumers. She believed in giving more financial help to families with young children and encouraging equal job opportunities. She also wanted to change the idea that only women should be responsible for childcare and housework.
She returned to the Diet in 2010, winning a seat in the House of Councillors for Chiba Prefecture. She kept her seat in the 2016 election. As of 2017, she works on committees in the House that deal with foreign affairs, defense, and government oversight.
Her Personal Life
Kuniko Inoguchi was married to Takashi Inoguchi, who was also a respected academic researcher. They had two daughters.
During her political campaigns, she became known for her colorful outfits. One famous outfit was a bright blue dress she wore to a special ceremony at the Imperial Palace.
See also
In Spanish: Kuniko Inoguchi para niños
