Shiori Ito

Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist and activist known for her efforts in raising awareness about sexual violence and advocating for victims’ rights in Japan. She gained international recognition for her own experience of alleged sexual assault, which she publicly shared in 2015, challenging societal norms and legal frameworks regarding sexual violence in Japan. Ito has been influential in discussions about the stigma surrounding victims and has called for reforms in how sexual assault cases are handled within the Japanese legal system. Her activism has inspired a broader movement for gender equality and safer environments for women in Japan.