Last updated: September 10, 2021
In relation to COVID-19, it is not acceptable to practice prejudice or discrimination against those infected with the virus, their families, medical workers, or others.
Anyone can be infected with COVID-19. Please avoid prejudice and discrimination, obtain accurate information provided by public institutions, and act calmly.
“Three infectious diseases” (quoted from the Japanese Red Cross Society)
The new coronavirus has caused "three infectious diseases" and is affecting our lives.
The first infection is the disease itself. The second infection is anxiety and fear, and the third infection is hatred, prejudice, and discrimination.
Because the virus is invisible and there is much we do not know about it, it can make us feel strong anxiety and fear, and we become overwhelmed. These fears grow in our minds and spread from person to person in the blink of an eye.
Furthermore, anxiety and fear stimulate the human instinct to survive, leading people to exclude those infected with the virus from their daily lives and to discriminate against them, destroying trust between people and social ties.
If these prejudices and discrimination exist, people may hesitate to seek medical attention even if they suspect they may be infected, out of fear of prejudice and discrimination, which could lead to the further spread of infection.
To prevent the first infectious disease, each person should practice thorough hygiene practices such as hand washing and cough etiquette. It is important to take steps to fight these viruses not only for yourself but also for those around you.
In order to prevent second and third infectious diseases, it is important to have a correct understanding of the new coronavirus infection and to respect everyone who is dealing with the new coronavirus in daily life, such as medical workers. is important.
Let's all come together and break the negative chain.
The Ministry of Justice is accepting free human rights consultations from people who have been victims of unfair discrimination, prejudice, bullying, etc. related to the new coronavirus infection. If you have a problem, don't worry about it alone, please consult us.
"Everyone's Human Rights 110" Telephone: 0570-003-110 (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
"Children's Human Rights 110" Telephone: 0120-007-110 (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
"Women's Human Rights Hotline" Telephone: 0570-070-810 (Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
"Foreign Language Human Rights Hotline" Tel: 0570-090-911 (Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Inagi City General Affairs Department General Affairs Contract Division Phone: 042-378-2111