2023 Q1 Japan Summary by Otoha Hayashi (Chair of Int'l Committee)
Despite the very short timeframe of activities as the Q1 starts with the series of public holidays for the New Year,
we had a busy quarter in preparation of CSW 67 where we were hosting our first ever parallel event as BPW Japanon our own, as well as taking a part in the Side Event with the Japanese government and the other NGOs
participating from Japan.
Still being heavily impacted by the aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic protocols, we have extended the eligible
seminar/events that can be credited towards achieving the Diversity Educator scheme to the online events held by
local clubs. This is hoped to show our inclusiveness and evolvement as an organization.
We are also happy to announce that we have successfully extended our status as the government certified
NGO once again, which is a highly recognized status won by a lot of hard work by our federation’s cabinet
office team!
Diversity Educator Seminars – January/February 2023
The eligible seminars for this study scheme has been extended to someof the online seminars, held by some of our local clubs as part of theirmonthly meetings where notable speakers are invited.
~ January 11th : How to build the work environment – the businessgrowth is driven by the employee’s growth~ February 21st : For the kids in the Children’s Homes – this old geezer
will never give up on your futures!
~ February 23rd : Risk Management and Diversity

Local Conferences for each Blocks
・ Chubu Block on February 18th, 2023 | by Aichi Associates | offline
event due to the hosting club’s preferenceVirtual Parallel Event at CSW 67 – March 9th, 2023 (08:00 EST)
Organized, and hosted by the Young BPW Japan members, who were selected to take part in CSW internshipprogram at CSW 67.
Theme: How to make actions for gender mainstreaming in entrepreneurship
Event details: The concept of gender mainstreaming was raised in Beijing Platform for action in 1995, about 30years ago. However, it has been difficult for many organizations and government agencies to put this strategy into
practice, at least in Japan. This event will show how to apply this strategy to actual practices by overviewing
entrepreneurship itself and the way of supporting start-up in Japan as examples. We will provide the platform for allparticipants to exchange their experiences, views, and information on the actual situation in each country in asmall-group discussion format.
CSW Internship Program
Founded by our Past National President Masako
Hiramatsu, the program has attracted many future
members for Japan including 2 of the current FEC
members.
Following the passing of Masako who had always
funded as much of the program from her own
pocket, The Fish Family Foundation (based inBoston, USA) have offered to fund the program forthe duration of 3years, starting from this year’sgroup of interns for the CSW 67.

IFBPW events in New York!
IFBPW Leaders’ Summit – March 4 ~ 5th, 2023 & IFBPW Claire Fulcher Dinner – March 5th, 2023:
5 members from BPW Japan, including 2 Young BPW members have participated.

Leader’s Summit
March 4-5th, 2023
Clare Fulture DinnerMarch 5th, 2023

Also in New York…
We were also able to organize a meeting at UNDP and at UNICEF for our Young members a chance tospeak with the Japanese women who are working outside of the country.
UNICEF

International Women’s DayUNGA Hall | March 8th, 2023

Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc.

UNDP