30 March 2021
Approved by the President
Basic Policy on the Protection of Human Rights and the Prevention of Human Rights Violations atNational University Corporation Tohoku University
1. Purpose
National University Corporation Tohoku University (hereinafter referred to as “Tohoku University”), in
carrying out its commitment to society to develop education and research to their fullest, has a deep
awareness of the importance of freedom and autonomy within the university and aims to foster andmaintain a healthy and comfortable campus environment. With regard to the protection of human rights,
the prevention and elimination of human rights violations, and Tohoku University’s response to issues
related to human rights violations, this Basic Policy sets out the following indispensable procedures
necessary to ensure that the human rights of the staff, students and all others enrolled in Tohoku University(hereinafter referred to as “Members of the University”) are respected.
2. Scope and Applicability
This Basic Policy applies to Members of the University.
3. Definition of Human Rights Violations
Within this Basic Policy, “Human Rights Violations” include any act of discrimination based on social
status, lineage, race, creed, disability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, or unjust
discrimination based on any other reasoning, or any other act that is in violation of basic human rights.
4. Responsibilities of Members of the University(1) Members of the University must not violate human rights or tolerate human rights violationscommitted by others.
(2) Members of the University in positions of management and supervision shall endeavor toprevent and eliminate human rights violations in order to ensure a healthy and comfortable campus
environment, and shall respond in an appropriate and prompt manner should problems related tohuman rights violations arise.
5. Protecting Human Rights and Preventing Human Rights Violations
Tohoku University will carry out the following procedures in order to protect human rights and prevent
human rights violations.
(1) Procedures concerning the development of human rights protections and the prevention ofhuman rights violations(2) Procedures concerning consultations on human rights violations(3) Procedures concerning the resolving of problems related to human rights violations(4) Other necessary procedures regarding the protection of human rights and the prevention ofhuman rights violations

6. The Structure for Consultations, the Resolution of Problems, and other such matters, with regard toProtecting Human Rights and the Prevention of Human Rights Violations
The structure for consultations and the resolution of problems regarding protecting human rights andpreventing human rights violations at Tohoku University is as follows.
(1) A Committee for the Protection of Human Rights and the Prevention of Human Rights
Violations will be established to take responsibility for measures related to protecting human rights
and preventing human rights violations.
(2) The procedures for consultations, the reporting of allegations, and the resolution of problems
with respect to human rights violations as prescribed in Article 2, Item 1 of the Regulations onHarassment Prevention at National University Corporation Tohoku University (Rule No. 1 of2006) shall be as stipulated in the appropriate regulations.
(3) The procedures for consultations and the resolution of problems with respect to unfair
discriminatory treatment as prescribed in Article 2, Item 3 of the Regulations on Promotion of
Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities at National University Corporation
Tohoku University (Rule No. 38 of 2016) shall be as stipulated in the appropriate regulations.
(4) The locations in which consultations may be held regarding the issues of the protecting ofhuman rights and violations of human rights shall be the Consultation Service Office forFaculty/Staff Members and the Center for Counseling and Disability Services.
7. Other Procedures
In addition to what is stipulated within this Basic Policy, further necessary procedures concerning theprotection of human rights and the prevention of human rights violations will be separately stipulated.