Women's Issues
Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
Event Announcement
Toward a society in which all women shine
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe clearly stated in his address at the Sixty-Eighth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
on 26 September, 2013, the Government of Japan will cultivate the power of women as the greatest potential for the growth of the Japanese economy, and further strengthen cooperation with the international community as well as assistance to developing countries with the belief that creating "a society in which women shine" will bring vigor to the world.
Overview
The “Power of Women” has the greatest potential in Japanese society, which is not yet fully mobilized. It is essential for a vibrant and growing society to create an environment where women can demonstrate their power to the fullest extent.
At the United Nation’s General Assembly, Prime Minister Abe emphasized Japan’s intention to enhance cooperation with the international community and its assistance to developing countries for women’s empowerment and gender-equality, as part of its effort to address global agenda.
Toward a “society in which all women shine” Japan will strongly promote assistance to developing countries through its close cooperation with civil societies including NGOs and business circles.
Highlights
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI’s attendance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 International Women’s Day Commemorative Project “Unstereotype Exhibition” (March 3, 2026)
- Reception on the occasion of the Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality Hosted by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI (December 11, 2025)
- Next Generation Forum for Gender Equality (December 10, 2025)
- Symposium on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI's Attendance at its Reception (October 31, 2025)
