The Japan National Committee for UN Women is a certified NPO that supports UN Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment, from within Japan. As UN Women's official support channel in the country, it works in partnership with the headquarters in New York.
Its role is to raise donations from individuals, companies and organizations, to share the work of UN Women, and to call for the promotion of women's rights. It states that it is an independent Japanese NPO with no religious or political affiliation, and a legal entity separate from UN Women and other UN bodies.
Ways to take part include becoming a monthly supporter, leaving a bequest, and joining as a supporting member. The website also introduces an emergency appeal for the landslide disaster in Nepal and reports from UN Women's field operations.
Key points
- Japan's official support channel for UN Women, the UN's only women's agency
- Supports women and girls around the world, with a focus on ending violence, humanitarian aid and economic independence
- Offers several ways to get involved, including monthly giving, supporting membership and bequests
Why this organization's work stands out
It connects UN Women's field work overseas with people in Japan. Even without travelling abroad, supporters can help women and girls through donations and by spreading information.
Accounting and audit reports and the list of officers are published on the website, which makes it easier to check when considering support.
Editor's comment
This is an organization that invites us to think about how Japan can support women and girls around the world.
Latest activity reports and ways to donate are gathered on the official website. Please take a look.