A99  Yes they are. The Equal Employment Opportunity Law for Men and Women was enacted in 1986, since when it has been revised twice, thereby strengthening the legislation. I 1999, the Basic Law on Joint Participation by Men and Women in Society was enacted, with a view to realizing equality between men and women so that they can enjoy and benefit from politics, economics, social participation and cultural activities, thereby creating

a  gender-equal society the members of which bear responsibility equally. This was put into practice through the Basic Plan for Gender Equality.