As Mr. Mori, the former chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, is paying attention to the ideal form of gender equality, the host city, Tokyo, should raise the ratio of female members such as the council to 40% or more. became.
In an attempt to reflect the perspective of women in various fields, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has set a goal of increasing the proportion of female members in approximately 230 councils and expert meetings to 35% or more by March next year.
As of April last year, it was 32.9%, but in order to accelerate efforts, the capital has recently raised the target and newly set it to 40% or more by March 5th, two years later.
By raising the goal while the ideal way of gender equality is drawing attention in the remarks by Chairman Morimae, we decided to clearly set out the stance of aiming to realize a society where everyone can play an active role as the host city of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I am.
The city says, "There are many women who have expertise and have great power and opinions. I want to incorporate diverse values and ideas into the city's policies."