What happened: Japan's Prime Minister has backed calls to increase the number of female toilets in the parliament building, originally constructed in 1936 before women had voting rights.
Why it matters:
- Improves facilities for female lawmakers and staff in a historic building.
- Highlights ongoing gender equality issues in government infrastructure.
MNN Take: The move reflects efforts to modernise parliamentary facilities to better accommodate women, addressing outdated design that no longer fits current needs.
Sources: BBC World