Speed Dating with Knowledge: Gender Equality and Role Perceptions in Japan and Kitakyushu

2024/12/27

Speed Dating with Knowkedge:Gender Equality and Role Perceptions in Japan and Kitakyushu

To promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, an online course titled “Speed Dating with Knowledge: Gender Equality and Role Perceptions in Japan and Kitakyushu” was held on December 27, 2024. The course focused on Japan’s and Kitakyushu’s efforts and achievements in promoting women’s roles and gender equality, particularly in the social, economic, and political spheres. Kitakyushu has committed to narrowing the gender gap and has implemented policies to support women’s employment, education, and leadership development. Experts shared the challenges and breakthroughs in improving women’s rights in Japan and explored the practice of gender equality across different cultural contexts. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants gained practical knowledge and insights, considering how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment within their own societies. This course offered a platform for various individuals to engage in the practice and policy discussions surrounding gender equality.