Gender perception at workplaces and households, observed over 30 years
Director, Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Fund, Zhan Yu
Diversity & Inclusion
Our society is made up of a diverse community of people of different genders, ages, disabilities, nationalities, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) firmly believes that the diversity of the people involved in our projects and the pursuit of inclusion drives the creation of new values and supports the foundation’s efforts to address complex global challenges.
As we develop our research projects, policy proposals, and international exchange programs based on the flexible and unconstrained approaches available to us as a private foundation, we believe that creating an environment that accommodates a diverse workforce is a crucial element to all of our work.
Accordingly, SPF has undertaken a range of initiatives informed by discussions among staff members in order to promote diversity and inclusion (D&I) throughout our organization.
Accordingly, SPF has undertaken a range of initiatives informed by discussions among staff members in order to promote diversity and inclusion (D&I) throughout our organization.
Voices of Our Staff
Supporting the Activities of a Diverse Range of Employees
One of the characteristics and strengths of SPF is the fact that we have staff members from a variety of backgrounds. All of us respect each other's diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone can work comfortably.
As part of these efforts, we utilize flexible working hours, along with systems such as paid leave for childcare purposes and shortened working hours for employees who are currently raising children before they enter education. We are also working on onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth transition for our employees joining us from overseas. Facility-wise, we work in a universal design building that can accommodate wheelchair users, that also includes a prayer room for our employees.
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Learn more about the universal design of SPF's building
As part of these efforts, we utilize flexible working hours, along with systems such as paid leave for childcare purposes and shortened working hours for employees who are currently raising children before they enter education. We are also working on onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth transition for our employees joining us from overseas. Facility-wise, we work in a universal design building that can accommodate wheelchair users, that also includes a prayer room for our employees.
Reference:
Learn more about the universal design of SPF's building
Project Team
In order to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the foundation, SPF has implemented various initiatives led by our staff.
In November 2020, a special D&I Project Team was set up at the foundation to pursue specific initiatives to support greater diversity and inclusion throughout the foundation’s work. SPF will make maximum use of its strengths by employing the talents and unique perspectives of our staff who are informed by their own diverse backgrounds and experience.
In November 2020, a special D&I Project Team was set up at the foundation to pursue specific initiatives to support greater diversity and inclusion throughout the foundation’s work. SPF will make maximum use of its strengths by employing the talents and unique perspectives of our staff who are informed by their own diverse backgrounds and experience.
