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Sophia University has published the “DEI&B Statement.”
Multicultural Coexistence
2025.08.21 News
Sophia University has recently established and published the “DEI&B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Statement.”
<History and Purpose>
Sophia University’s efforts to promote diversity began in 2009 with the adoption of the JST’s Model Development Program for Supporting Female Researchers. In 2011, the university published its “Declaration on Gender Equality.” The following year, the Sophia School Corporation Gender Equality Promotion Office was established, which later evolved into the Diversity Promotion office in 2017. Starting in 2024, these efforts will be further integrated into the “Office for the Promotion of Diversity and Sustainability” (in conjunction with the Office for Sustainability Promotion).
In Sophia University’s mid- to long-term plan, “Grand Layout 3.0,” one of the key priorities is “promoting awareness reform among members regarding DEI&B and building a system that involves more members.” By publishing the Sophia University DEI&B Statement, Sophia University aims to clearly define and communicate its shared understanding and objectives regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to all members and stakeholders, thereby further strengthening the foundation for promoting DEI&B.
<Content>
The statement outlines the university’s fundamental policies on the following four key areas:
- Diversity
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Belonging
For more details on the content of the statement, please refer to the link below.