Invitation to"The Declaration on Action by A Group of Male Leaders"

March, 2020

A Group of Male Leaders Who will Create a Society in which Women ShineGender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Of�ce

Q1. Why are “male leaders” targeted as supporters? It is essential that men change work styles and mindsets in order to promote part ic ipat ion of women without forc ing them to choose between work and childcare/nursing care. The levers of power in organizations today, largely rest in the hands of men in Japan. Male leaders who share the importance of promoting participation of women have great in�uence not only over their own organizations, but also to other male leaders by conveying the importance of such action. The goal is to increase the number of male leaders supporting the Declaration on Action while also promoting initiatives of companies and organizations run not only by men but women, too.

Q2. What is needed to support the Declaration on Action? In principle male leaders of various organizations (CEOs or presidents of companies, heads of local governments, directors of organizations, etc.) can support the Declaration on Action. However, in cases where the person taking initiatives for participation of women within the organization is not top management, please contact Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Of�ce.

Q3. What should be done after becoming an supporter? Once an of�cial supports, you will carry out speci�c initiatives following the three pillars of the Declaration on Action and publicize your initiatives through newsletters or your website. When using your website, be sure to attach a link to the website of Gender Equality Bureau. General meetings are held once a year, the attendance of supporters is highly expected.

Q4. Are there similar movements taking place internationally? We learned much from Male Champions of Change in Australia. This movement was established at the urging of Ms. Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission (at the time). Top managements of major corporations and government leaders are members of this initiative. In 2011, the Male Champions of Change Charter was released and since then the group has actively carried out initiatives. The Declaration on Action was devised based partly on the Male Champions of Change Charter. In August 2015, Ms. Elizabeth Broderick was invited to Japan, and gave much insight to male leaders.

We provide venues to share and discuss information / views, and get the word out about activities both in Japan and abroad

in an effort to expand the network of male leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Links　The Declaration on Action:

http://www.gender.go.jp/english_contents/mge/declaration/index.html

The Male Champions of Change:http://malechampionsofchange.com/

「輝く女性の活躍を加速する男性リーダーの会」 行動宣言賛同者内閣府男女共同参画局

輝く女性の活躍を加速する男性リーダーの会

行動宣言賛同者による女性活躍推進報告書

令和元年11月

C M Y K 第１デ　会田2019.11.08４校C Ｅ－8747　「輝く女性の活躍を加速する男性リーダーの会」行動宣言 賛同者による活躍推進報告書2019【表紙】（A3・420×297）

“Male leader’s challenges to promote women’s active participation in Japan”This report includes the thoughts and origins of male leaders working to promote women’s active participation, and initiatives in accordance with the “Declaration on Action”.(Written in Japanese)

▲General Meeting of Male Leaders (March, 2019)

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Male leaders take initiatives for promoting more active participation of women following the three pillars of the Declaration on Action.These initiatives take place beyond their respective organizations.

Examples of Initiatives Taking Place beyond Organizations1. Male leaders networks in local areas

Male leaders form networks in local areas through the encouragement of the supporters, and are actively working together to promote active participation of local women.

Initiatives by Individual Male Leaders

▲The 7th General Meeting of Male Leaders was registered as an of�cial side event of the 5th international women’s conference World Assembly for Women (WAW!/W20), and initiatives to promote the empowerment of women in Japan were shown to the world. (March 2019)

How can you support the Declaration on Action? Register online on the website of the Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Of�ce. Simply complete the required �elds in the form below. 　　　　　　https://form.cao.go.jp/gender/opinion-0144.html

Publicly announce that a male leader supports the Declaration on Action. Continue to inform your efforts actively utilizing the Declaration on Action logo mark and PR tools.

Support the Declaration on Action

First, register online

Shareyour supportwith others

▲President and CEO Nagata of Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd. held a commemorative lecture after receiving the Cabinet Of�ce’s Award for Advanced Enterprises, and expanded women’s empowerment in communities (March 2019).

▲EhimeAs their �rst initiative, the Hime no Kuni Women’s Empowerment Support Team holds the Prefectural and Municipal Female Leaders’ Exchange Workshop.

▲KagoshimaThe prefectural women’s advancement promotion council joined by the Kagoshima Women’s Active Role Support Team and Kagoshima Prefecture sponsor the Women’s Advancement Promotion Forum.

▲KanagawaIn the Kanagawa Women’s Active Roles Support Team, team members and supporters gather together and hold meetings promoting the movement to exchange opinions.

▲ChibaThe Chiba Leaders Group to Accelerate the Activity of Women Who Shine holds cross-industry exchange meetings by supporting companies and organizations.

▲KyotoThe Kyoto Male Leaders Society to Support Women’s Active Participation holds information exchange meetings for members of the society.

▲Chairman Hibino of Daiwa Securities Group Inc. spoke at the Diversity Management Seminar held by the Cabinet Of�ce and the Keidanren (December 2019).

2. Sending massages inside and outside JapanMale leaders introduce their commitments and initiatives taking place within their organizations at international conferences and symposiums as well as in various newsletters, putting emphasis on the importance of empowering of women in society.

You can see the General Meeting of Male Leaders using the QR code on the left!

Activities of Male LeadersMale leaders meet once per year to share best practices and their views.Also, “Male leaders’ challenges to promote women’s active participation in Japan”, which summarizes the contents of the supporters’ efforts, is prepared annually.

What is the “Declaration on Action” by a Group of Male Leaders who will create “A Society in which Women Shine” ?

The commitment by top management is crucial to promote more active participation of women in the workplace.Under the Declaration on Action, male leaders share a vision to take initiatives to empower women.

BackgroundThe Council for Supporting Women to Shine was held at the Prime Minister’s Of�ce in March 2014 in order to create a movement to support women who will and do shine in various �elds. With the purpose of involving male leaders with social in�uence in this movement, nine male leaders actively engaged in promoting the empowerment of women gathered together in June 2014 and formulated and announced the "Declaration of Action by A Group of Male Leaders Who Will Create a Society in Which Women Shine”.

Summary of the Declaration on Action1. Taking actions and sending messages ourselves

Male leaders will regularly ascertain initiatives and progress to promote more active participation of women. They inform the importance of women’s empowerment both within their organizations and society as a whole.

2. Disrupting the status quoMale leaders will provide opportunities for women to develop their abilities so that they can continue their careers after life events, and also change work styles and encourage others to change traditional mindsets within their organizations.

3. Developing networkingMale leaders will expand the network, while sharing best practices as well as working together to support the development of networks of women.

「輝く女性の活躍を加速する男性リーダーの会」 行動宣言賛同者内閣府男女共同参画局

輝く女性の活躍を加速する男性リーダーの会

行動宣言賛同者による女性活躍推進報告書

令和元年11月

C M Y K 第１デ　会田2019.11.08４校C Ｅ－8747　「輝く女性の活躍を加速する男性リーダーの会」行動宣言 賛同者による活躍推進報告書2019【表紙】（A3・420×297）

“Male leader’s challenges to promote women’s active participation in Japan”This report includes the thoughts and origins of male leaders working to promote women’s active participation, and initiatives in accordance with the “Declaration on Action”.(Written in Japanese)

▲General Meeting of Male Leaders (March, 2019)

1 3

2

Male leaders take initiatives for promoting more active participation of women following the three pillars of the Declaration on Action.These initiatives take place beyond their respective organizations.

Examples of Initiatives Taking Place beyond Organizations1. Male leaders networks in local areas

Male leaders form networks in local areas through the encouragement of the supporters, and are actively working together to promote active participation of local women.

Initiatives by Individual Male Leaders

▲The 7th General Meeting of Male Leaders was registered as an of�cial side event of the 5th international women’s conference World Assembly for Women (WAW!/W20), and initiatives to promote the empowerment of women in Japan were shown to the world. (March 2019)

How can you support the Declaration on Action? Register online on the website of the Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Of�ce. Simply complete the required �elds in the form below. 　　　　　　https://form.cao.go.jp/gender/opinion-0144.html

Publicly announce that a male leader supports the Declaration on Action. Continue to inform your efforts actively utilizing the Declaration on Action logo mark and PR tools.

Support the Declaration on Action

First, register online

Shareyour supportwith others

▲President and CEO Nagata of Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd. held a commemorative lecture after receiving the Cabinet Of�ce’s Award for Advanced Enterprises, and expanded women’s empowerment in communities (March 2019).

▲EhimeAs their �rst initiative, the Hime no Kuni Women’s Empowerment Support Team holds the Prefectural and Municipal Female Leaders’ Exchange Workshop.

▲KagoshimaThe prefectural women’s advancement promotion council joined by the Kagoshima Women’s Active Role Support Team and Kagoshima Prefecture sponsor the Women’s Advancement Promotion Forum.

▲KanagawaIn the Kanagawa Women’s Active Roles Support Team, team members and supporters gather together and hold meetings promoting the movement to exchange opinions.

▲ChibaThe Chiba Leaders Group to Accelerate the Activity of Women Who Shine holds cross-industry exchange meetings by supporting companies and organizations.

▲KyotoThe Kyoto Male Leaders Society to Support Women’s Active Participation holds information exchange meetings for members of the society.

▲Chairman Hibino of Daiwa Securities Group Inc. spoke at the Diversity Management Seminar held by the Cabinet Of�ce and the Keidanren (December 2019).

2. Sending massages inside and outside JapanMale leaders introduce their commitments and initiatives taking place within their organizations at international conferences and symposiums as well as in various newsletters, putting emphasis on the importance of empowering of women in society.

You can see the General Meeting of Male Leaders using the QR code on the left!

Activities of Male LeadersMale leaders meet once per year to share best practices and their views.Also, “Male leaders’ challenges to promote women’s active participation in Japan”, which summarizes the contents of the supporters’ efforts, is prepared annually.

What is the “Declaration on Action” by a Group of Male Leaders who will create “A Society in which Women Shine” ?

The commitment by top management is crucial to promote more active participation of women in the workplace.Under the Declaration on Action, male leaders share a vision to take initiatives to empower women.

BackgroundThe Council for Supporting Women to Shine was held at the Prime Minister’s Of�ce in March 2014 in order to create a movement to support women who will and do shine in various �elds. With the purpose of involving male leaders with social in�uence in this movement, nine male leaders actively engaged in promoting the empowerment of women gathered together in June 2014 and formulated and announced the "Declaration of Action by A Group of Male Leaders Who Will Create a Society in Which Women Shine”.

Summary of the Declaration on Action1. Taking actions and sending messages ourselves

Male leaders will regularly ascertain initiatives and progress to promote more active participation of women. They inform the importance of women’s empowerment both within their organizations and society as a whole.

2. Disrupting the status quoMale leaders will provide opportunities for women to develop their abilities so that they can continue their careers after life events, and also change work styles and encourage others to change traditional mindsets within their organizations.

3. Developing networkingMale leaders will expand the network, while sharing best practices as well as working together to support the development of networks of women.

Invitation to"The Declaration on Action by A Group of Male Leaders"

March, 2020

A Group of Male Leaders Who will Create a Society in which Women ShineGender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Of�ce

Q1. Why are “male leaders” targeted as supporters? It is essential that men change work styles and mindsets in order to promote part ic ipat ion of women without forc ing them to choose between work and childcare/nursing care. The levers of power in organizations today, largely rest in the hands of men in Japan. Male leaders who share the importance of promoting participation of women have great in�uence not only over their own organizations, but also to other male leaders by conveying the importance of such action. The goal is to increase the number of male leaders supporting the Declaration on Action while also promoting initiatives of companies and organizations run not only by men but women, too.

Q2. What is needed to support the Declaration on Action? In principle male leaders of various organizations (CEOs or presidents of companies, heads of local governments, directors of organizations, etc.) can support the Declaration on Action. However, in cases where the person taking initiatives for participation of women within the organization is not top management, please contact Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Of�ce.

Q3. What should be done after becoming an supporter? Once an of�cial supports, you will carry out speci�c initiatives following the three pillars of the Declaration on Action and publicize your initiatives through newsletters or your website. When using your website, be sure to attach a link to the website of Gender Equality Bureau. General meetings are held once a year, the attendance of supporters is highly expected.

Q4. Are there similar movements taking place internationally? We learned much from Male Champions of Change in Australia. This movement was established at the urging of Ms. Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission (at the time). Top managements of major corporations and government leaders are members of this initiative. In 2011, the Male Champions of Change Charter was released and since then the group has actively carried out initiatives. The Declaration on Action was devised based partly on the Male Champions of Change Charter. In August 2015, Ms. Elizabeth Broderick was invited to Japan, and gave much insight to male leaders.

We provide venues to share and discuss information / views, and get the word out about activities both in Japan and abroad

in an effort to expand the network of male leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Links　The Declaration on Action:

http://www.gender.go.jp/english_contents/mge/declaration/index.html

The Male Champions of Change:http://malechampionsofchange.com/