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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, 2017
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October 4, 2017
Japan’s Gay Mockery Throwback
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August 25, 2017
Japan’s Vision for a Revolution in Child Care
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July 26, 2017
Keep Children with their Families
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April 27, 2017
Japan’s Missed Opportunity to Support LGBT Children
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February 28, 2017
How Will Japan Respond to Attacks on Women’s Health?
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February 24, 2017
Japan Moves to Curb LGBT Bullying
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January 13, 2017
Abe’s Shameful Silence on Duterte’s Abusive “War on Drugs”
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December 21, 2016
Japan’s Crucial Role Protecting Civilians in South Sudan
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October 12, 2016
Japan’s Chance at an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum