Manae Osawa, a third-year student in the Department of English Literature, Faculty of Letters, Jissen Women's University (Hino City, Tokyo), is a "Young Leader Special Scholarship Student" at the Global Summit of Women, where female leaders from business and politics gather from all over the world. Was selected as a member and participated in the program during the exhibition period.This is the first time that the summit has been held in Japan, and it was held in Tokyo from May 3th to 2017th, 5.
The "Global Summit of Women" started in 1990 and is the oldest women's summit in the world.More than 1,000 female leaders will meet to discuss solutions and actions under the theme of "women and the economy."The summit began with a speech by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, followed by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko, Chairman of the Japan Business Federation Sakakibara Sadayuki, Governor Yuriko Koike of Tokyo, and world-famous designer Hiroko Koshino. ..
"Young Leader Special Scholarship Students" include Mr. Osawa, universities and graduate schools nationwide, including International Christian University, Osaka University, Hitotsubashi University Graduate School, Sophia University, Tokyo University, Ochanomizu Women's University, Rikkyo University, Keio University, and Nagoya University Graduate School. From 20 female students.It was selected for the purpose of enhancing global knowledge, gaining experience, and playing an active role as a future leader.During the session, he attends forums and sessions, and participates in all programs such as the banquet held at the Akasaka Guest House.Furthermore, exchanges with famous female leaders from each country were realized.
Mr. Osawa, who participated in the summit, said, "I participated in the three-day World Women's Summit and learned a lot of the secrets of global success from female leaders in each country. I was able to re-recognize it by hearing the word "diversity" many times, "he said.
