Supporting women’s participation in economics and politics
In September 2023, I joined the second Kishida Cabinet as minister of state for policies related to children, measures for the declining birthrate, gender equality and women’s empowerment. The core of the Cabinet’s flagship “new capitalism” policy was “women’s economic independence,” and efforts were ...
Cheltenham Ladies’ College: Strong tradition and bold innovation toward an equitable future
Recently celebrating its 170th anniversary, Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been a bastion of education for girls and young women ages 11 to 18. From its Victorian roots to its role today as a global educational leader, with students from over 40 countries and 80% ...
CLC is an independent boarding and day school for girls ages 11 to 18 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Founded in 1853, the college is celebrating 170 years of history, with its pupils having grown from 82 in the first year to approximately 850 today, ...
Top-level involvement is vital for women’s further advancement
Our founder, Umeko Tsuda, established Tsuda University in 1900. Umeko bravely challenged the patriarchal norms and customs of Meiji Era Japan and served as a pioneer in promoting women’s participation in higher education. As of 2024, Umeko’s image is featured on the new Japanese ...
The 30% Club works for gender diversity in top posts
Japan is known for being one of the safest and most technologically advanced societies in the world. Yet it lags far behind the West when it comes to women’s participation in society and the business world. Among the Group of Seven countries, Japan has ...
