Aichi Promotion of Gender Equal Society/Industry-Academic-Government Cooperation Forum

Forum Charter

The Basic Act for Gender-Equal Society was enacted in June 1999. In its preamble, “…, it has become a matter of urgent importance to realize a Gender-Equal Society in which men and women respect the other's human rights and share their responsibilities, and every citizen is able to fully exercise their individuality and abilities regardless of gender” and the realization of a Gender-Equal Society is placed as a top-priority task in determining the framework of 21st-century Japan. Internationally, the realization of a gender-equal society is the most central theme for the 21st century, or the “century of human rights”. A goal of gender-equal society is not simply “improving the status of women” which was emphasized in the last century but the construction of a 21st-century-tye social system in which women and men are both equally targeted and there is no gender bias. 
To create the 21st-century-type gender equal society, the preamble of the law states, “it is vital to position the realization of a Gender-Equal Society as a top-priority task in determining the framework of 21st-century Japan, and implement policies related to promotion of formation of a Gender-Equal Society in all fields”. In other words, the law aims at a gender equal society where gender equal society in all fields is realized, and the all fields are organically linked and create a synergy effect.

In this background, Aichi Promotion of Gender Equal Society/Industry-Academic-Government Cooperation Forum was established, to realize a gender equal society in all fields. Goals of this forum that industry, university, and government contribute to the realization of a gender equal society, by mutually exchanging, finding common ground, cooperating, and putting forth a proposal. Policies regarding gender equality promotion have been developed in various fields. However, the establishment of this forum will lead to a new direction where various fields cooperate.

Aim of the forum activities

An aim of the forum activities is the promotion of a gender equal society based on the sharing of knowledge and mutual feedback. The forum conducts below activities and contributes to the promotion of a gender equal society. In the meantime, the forum focuses on information exchange and workshops (including symposiums).

1. Information exchange and research regarding the realization of a gender equal society
2. Policy review and recommendation regarding the realization of a gender equal society
3. Promoting policies regarding the realization of a gender equal society
4. Assessing progress in the realization of a gender equal society
5. Other matters regarding the realization of a gender equal society

Forum members

Aichi Prefecture    Nagoya City   Aichi Employers' Association   Nagoya University

Forum Operating Committee Members

Office for Gender Equality, Social Activities Promotion Section, Prefectural Resident’s Life Division, Aichi Prefectural Government
Office for Gender Equality, General Coordination Division, General Affairs Bureau, Nagoya City Government
Office Bureau, Aichi Employer’s Association
Office for Gender Equality, Nagoya University

Forum Office

The forum office is located in the Office for Gender Equality, Nagoya University