Oil Crisis: Emergency Measures Requested for Summer Meal Support and Cash Benefits

Since the beginning of this year, there has been a series of family suicide incidents across Japan involving struggling child-rearing households. The prolonged Middle East crisis has exacerbated price hikes, pushing these families further into hardship. During the summer vacation without school lunches, they face risks like heatstroke and malnutrition, often unable to afford air conditioning. In response, five organizations are jointly petitioning the government for emergency measures. The press conference will detail their requests, including cash benefits, supported by survey data from each organization.