Inagi Gender Equality Promotion Forum

"Gender Equality Promotion Forum Inagi 2024" has concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated in the event.

Event Date

December 1, 2024 (Sunday)

Event Time

From 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM

Venue

4th Floor Conference Room, Community Promotion Plaza, Inagi City

Contents

While it can be said that disaster preparedness measures for individuals and evacuation centers have gradually improved due to increased disaster awareness, there are numerous reports indicating that actual evacuation center life often lacks consideration for the differing needs of men and women, forcing vulnerable individuals to endure unreasonable hardships and live in dangerous environments.
This time, recognizing that anyone could potentially become a victim in the future, we conducted a workshop on setting up evacuation centers that focuses on learning perspectives and methods to ensure that those who are often placed in vulnerable positions during disasters, including women, can maintain their physical and mental health, thereby solving more issues.
Note: For more details, please refer to the Gender Equality Promotion Forum 2024 leaflet.

 

Leaflet

• Gender Equality Promotion Forum 2024 (PDF 1.6MB)

Title

What are disaster prevention measures from the perspective of gender equality? To protect the lives and health of those in vulnerable positions.

Instructor

Mutsuko Tendo (Honorary Professor and Advisor to the President of Miyagi Gakuin, Council Member of the International Gender Studies Association)

Mr. Yu Ikeda (Assistant Chief, Disaster Prevention Division, Inagi City Fire Department)

Schedule

• Part 1: Keynote Speech & Inagi Fire Station Staff Talk
• Part 2 Workshop

Event Records

In the first part, Ms. Mutsuko Tendo gave a keynote speech incorporating her experiences from actual disaster sites, discussing "Disaster Women's Studies." We learned about the continuity between everyday life and extraordinary situations, where inequalities that lurk in normal times manifest as violence and discrimination during disasters, and the importance of recognizing and correcting these inequalities while incorporating multifaceted perspectives in the management of evacuation centers and support during disasters.
Additionally, staff from Inagi Fire Station spoke about the local disaster prevention plan and community disaster prevention organizations in Inagi City.

 

In the second part, we simulated setting up a shelter assuming we had evacuated due to a disaster. We shared the needs and concerns of various groups, such as single mothers, foreigners, people with disabilities, Older Adults, and families with children, and discussed how to manage the operation to address those issues in our groups.

 

In the survey after the forum, we received feedback such as "Empowered by the academic aspects and persuasive lectures based on real experiences," "Very easy to understand and listen to," and "I was glad to hear about my town from the staff of Inagi City."

What is the "Inagi Gender Equality Promotion Forum"?

The "Inagi Gender Equality Promotion Forum" was established in 1975, commemorating the International Women's Year, with the theme of "A Good Society to Leave for Our Children" as the "Inagi City Women's Gathering."
Since then, the name has changed to "Inagi Women's Gathering," "Inagi Women's Forum," and "Inagi Forum for Women and Men," addressing various themes through different formats such as lectures, and has now become the current "Inagi Gender Equality Promotion Forum."
In order to realize a society where everyone can live as themselves, a committee composed of citizens selects various themes related to gender equality, requests and coordinates speakers, and manages the event and compiles records on the day.

• About the History of the Forum (From 'Inagi City Women's Gathering' to 'Gender Equality Promotion Forum Inagi') (PDF 167.7KB)

About the Forum Record Collection Back Issues

We have published a collection of records from the forums that have been held so far.
If you are interested, please take a look. Additionally, it is also available at the Gender Equality Promotion Center on the first floor of the Community Promotion Plaza, so please check it out.

2023 Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2023 (46th Edition)

Keynote Speech: "Aiming for Politics that Reflects Women's Voices - The Shock of Japan's Gender Gap Ranking at 125"
Yasue Nukazuka
In 2023, Japan ranked 125th in the Gender Gap Index published annually by the World Economic Forum. This is the lowest ranking since the survey began in 2006, primarily due to the lack of women's political participation.
Why is women's political participation not progressing in Japan? Let's think about it together.

• Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2023 (46th) Record Collection (PDF 3.4MB)

2023 Inagi Forum for Women and Men 2023

Keynote Speech "The Gender Gap Highlighted by the Pandemic"
Yuko Iijima
The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted disparities and hardships faced by socially vulnerable groups. This is not a new problem created by the pandemic, but rather a visualization of the already existing unequal social structures.
We learned about the highlighted issues and their backgrounds, and considered a future where everyone can live more easily.

• Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2023 Record Collection (PDF 2.2MB)

2022 Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2022 Record Collection

Remote Lecture "What is 'Team Parenting'?"
Mr. Toshihiko Endo
"Team Parenting" refers to parenting that is not done solely within the household, but rather involves child care support services and the community.
What does parenting as a group, rather than as individuals, look like?

• Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2022 Record Collection (PDF 4.9MB)

2021 Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2021 Record Collection

Film Screening "What Shall We Be Born Next?"
Talk Time: Ms. Kozue Nomoto (Film Director), Ms. Kumiko Inamura (Producer)
This work depicts women facing difficulties such as single motherhood and developmental disorders.
In addition to screening this film, we invited the film director and producer to discuss various aspects related to the film and points of interest.

• Inagi Women's and Men's Forum 2021 Record Collection (PDF 10.3MB)