Help us counter LGBTQ+ discrimination in Japan

To Friends and Allies, 

We are writing to you at a critical moment for LGBTQ people in Japan. 

The marriage equality lawsuits are still ongoing, but the most recent court ruling once again denied legal recognition for same-sex couples. For many in our community, this decision was devastating. It sent a clear message that their lives and families remain unprotected under the law. 

At the same time, anti-DEI movements are accelerating. Hate speech is becoming louder and more visible, and LGBTQ people are feeling the impact every day—at work, at school, and even within their own families. 

The result is immediate and real: more people are reaching out to us in distress, seeking safety, understanding, and somewhere they can breathe. 

At Pride Center Osaka, we provide: 

• A free, safe space for LGBTQ people who feel they have nowhere else to go 

• Free individual consultations for those facing anxiety, isolation, or fear 

• Support that is available right now, without cost or barriers 

Since the recent court ruling, the need for our services has increased. People are coming to us heartbroken, angry, and exhausted. We are doing everything we can to be there for them—but we cannot do it without immediate support. 

This is why we are asking you to act now. 

Your donation today, for this month of giving, will help us keep our space open, continue offering free consultations, and respond to the growing demand for support during this difficult time. Delays in funding mean real consequences for real people who need help now—not later. 

Even a modest gift can help ensure that someone facing despair does not have to face it alone. 

Thank you for standing with the LGBTQ community when it matters most. Your support right now makes a tangible difference. 

With urgency and gratitude, 

Links:

• Nijiiro Diversity website
• Pride Center Osaka website