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Support project training and event information for sexual minorities
Information on training and event information on support projects such as sexual minorities.
Last Updated October 10, 2024
Business held in FY2024
Tapestry exhibition at Kanagawa University
A tapestry will be exhibited at the panel exhibition "Let's Think about Diversity" hosted by Kanagawa University Diversity Promotion Office.
For more information, please visit the Kanagawa University website (outside site).
Image of the exhibition tapestry
Date and time, venue
- From Thursday, October 17, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024, 1st floor of Yokohama Campus Building No. 3
- From Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Monday, December 16, 2024 Minato Mirai Campus 1F
Campus opening hours Monday through Saturday from 8:00 to 19:30. ※Excluding holidays
Sponsorship
Diversity Promotion Office, Kanagawa University
Cooperation
Yokohama City, "Transgender Reality" Production Committee
[finished] Workshop for managers and personnel managers of companies and organizations "Workplaces and LGBT-Creating a workplace where everyone can work like themselves-"
Training aimed at increasing the number of workplaces that are easy for everyone to work in the prefecture, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, by managers and personnel managers of companies and organizations to know sexual minorities (LGBTs, etc.). I will do it.
We will also provide basic knowledge about sexual minorities, the life story of the instructor, the problems of the parties, explanations on the company's response, and consider cases divided into groups.
(This training is sponsored by Kanagawa Prefecture, and is co-hosted by Yokohama City and Sagamihara City.)
Outline of the event
Date and time Tuesday, September 10, 2024 From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
How to hold online (zoom)
For details, please refer to the flyer (PDF: 709KB).
How to apply
Please apply to the Kanagawa Symbiosis Promotion Headquarters Office by Friday, September 6th. For more information, please check the official website.
How to participate
We will send you the invitation URL and material data by e-mail by the day before the course is held.
Please note that communication fees will be borne by the participants.
Recording / recording functions, unauthorized sharing of video URLs, and information disclosure of participants are prohibited.
[finished] Panel tapestry exhibition at Yokohama City University
Enlightenment panel tapestry will be exhibited along with materials recommended by Professor Kyoko Sato of Yokohama City University and LGBTQ related materials.
- Location Each space in the Academic Information Center of Yokohama City University (22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama)
- Exhibition period From Wednesday, July 3, 2024 to Sunday, September 22
Image of the display panel
[finished] June is Pride Month!
June is “Pride Month”, a month in which global awareness activities are being conducted as a month to deepen understanding of sexual minorities (LGBTs) and educate their rights. In conjunction with this Pride Month, we will hold tapestry exhibitions and other events as an opportunity to think about diversity as something close to you under the theme of "Diversity & Inclusion". Please drop in and take this opportunity to think about sexual diversity.
Date and time: From Wednesday, June 19, 2024 to Tuesday, July 2
Daily exhibitions of sexual minorities
We will exhibit tapestry related to the worries and problems of people around you, such as sexual minorities and their families.
Location: Exhibition Space B on the 1st floor of Yokohama City Hall (next to Matsumotokiyoshi)
Distribution of educational products with the theme of "Diversity & Inclusion"
Hiroshi Murakami, who is active as an editorial designer and art director of various content related to sexual minorities, created a design on the theme of "Diversity & Inclusion". We will distribute educational materials using the design created in the exhibition space B on the first floor of Yokohama City Hall.
※Mr. Hiroshi Murakami: He has been involved in the production of the gay magazine "Buddy" since 2006, and has been editor-in-chief until the March 2019 issue, which will be closed from 2011. In June 2019, we launched newTOKYO, a web media for LGBTQ+, proposing lifestyles for parties and Arai. Currently, he is active in producing various content related to LGBTQ+ and as an editorial designer and art director.
Display of Rainbow Flag at Laxis Front Store
Rainbow flags will be posted at stores at commercial facilities in Yokohama City Hall.
Projects held in FY2023
[finished] Tapestry exhibition at Kanto Gakuin University
In conjunction with the Kanto Gakuin University-Kanagawa Bar Association Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement Commemorative Symposium "LGBTQ+ Issues and Prospects" to be held at Kanto Gakuin University Yokohama / Kannai Campus on Saturday, March 9 We will exhibit tapestry related to the worries and problems of people around us, including their families. Check it out!
- Period: From 9:00 to 17:00 from Monday, March 4, 2024 to Saturday, March 9
- Location: Near the entrance on the 1st floor of Kanto Gakuin University Yokohama Kannai Campus (1-1-1 Bandaicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama)
[finished] Holding panel tour exhibitions at the library
Panels, tapestry, and related books will be exhibited at libraries in each region, so please take a look when you come to the library.
- Tsurumi Library From Thursday, June 1, 2023 to Sunday, July 2
- Midori Library From Friday, June 2, 2023 to Monday, June 26, 2023
- Asahi Library From Friday, December 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 24, 2023
[finished] Workshop for managers and personnel managers of companies and organizations "Workplaces and LGBT-Creating a workplace where everyone can work like themselves-"
Training aimed at increasing the number of workplaces that are easy for everyone to work in the prefecture, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, by managers and personnel managers of companies and organizations to know sexual minorities (LGBTs, etc.). I will do it.
We will also provide basic knowledge about sexual minorities, the life story of the instructor, the problems of the parties, explanations on the company's response, and consider cases divided into groups.
(This training is sponsored by Kanagawa Prefecture, and is co-hosted by Yokohama City and Sagamihara City.)
Outline of the event
Date and time Tuesday, September 5, 2023 From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
How to hold online (zoom)
For details, please refer to the training flyer (PDF: 979KB).
How to apply
Please apply to the Kanagawa Symbiosis Promotion Headquarters Office by Friday, September 1st.
How to participate
We will send you the invitation URL and material data by e-mail by the day before the course is held.
Please note that communication fees will be borne by the participants.
Recording / recording functions, unauthorized sharing of video URLs, and information disclosure of participants are prohibited.
[finished] Tapestry exhibition at New City Plaza
- Date and time: From Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Location: New City Plaza (in front of the front entrance of the 2nd basement floor of the Sogo Dept. Store (Shin-Toshi Hall) Yokohama store)
Projects held in FY2022
[finished] Holding panel tour exhibitions at the library
Panels, flyers, and related books will be exhibited at libraries in each region, so please take a look when you come to the library.
- Izumi Library From Saturday, May 28, 2022 to Monday, June 27, 2022
- Tozuka Library From Thursday, December 1, 2022 to Monday, December 26, 2022
※In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the exhibition period may change depending on the opening of the library.
If there are any changes, we will inform you on this website.
[finished] Workshop for managers and personnel managers of small and medium-sized enterprises and organizations "Workplaces and LGBT-Creating a workplace where everyone can work like themselves-"
Training flyer
"I want to know about LGBT!" Do you have any questions or concerns, such as "How should I respond as a company?"
Instructors will be invited from ReBit, a certified NPO, and a workshop will be held so that everyone can work on their own.
With the revision of the Labor Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act, this training will also mention "SOGI Harassment and Outing in the Workplace", which clearly states that it falls under power harassment.
Participation fee is free and advance application is required. We look forward to your participation.
(This training is a training sponsored by Kanagawa Prefecture and is co-hosted by Yokohama City.)
Outline of the event
- Date and time: From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2022
- How to hold: Online (zoom)
For details, please see the training flyer (PDF: 254KB).
[finished] Tapestry exhibition at New City Plaza
Outline of the event
- Date and time: Monday, June 27, 2022 From 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Location: New City Plaza (in front of the front entrance of the 2nd basement floor of the Sogo Dept. Store (Shin-Toshi Hall) Yokohama store)
※Depending on the infection status of the new coronavirus infection, it may be canceled. In that case, we will contact you on this web page.
Projects held in FY2021
[finished] Holding panel tour exhibitions at the library
Panels, flyers, and related books will be exhibited at libraries in each region, so please take a look when you come to the library.
- Seya Library From Saturday, May 1, 2021 to Monday, June 7, 2021
- Chuo-toshokan From Wednesday, September 22, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021
- Tozuka Library From Wednesday, December 1, 2021 to Wednesday, December 22, 2021
※In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the exhibition period may change depending on the opening of the library. If there are any changes, we will inform you on this website.
[finished] Tapestry exhibition at Art Forum Azamino
We will exhibit episodes related to the worries and problems of sexual minorities.
At Art Forum Azamino, there are books related to sexual minorities in the exchange space business and book corner.
When you come to Art Forum Azamino, please drop in.
Outline of the event
- Period: From Tuesday, August 31, 2021 to Thursday, September 9, 2021
- Location: Art Forum Azamino (Gender Equality Center Yokohama North) 1st floor Exchange Lounge Mini Gallery (1-17-3 Azamino Minami, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi)
- Opening hours of the facility: From 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (Sunday and public holidays, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
※Opening hours are subject to change due to the state of emergency due to COVID-19 infection.
Please contact the facility for opening hours.
[finished] Training for managers and personnel managers of small and medium-sized enterprises "Workplaces and LGBT-Creating a workplace where everyone can work like themselves-"
Training flyer
"I want to know about LGBT!" Do you have any questions or concerns, such as "How should I respond as a company?"
Instructors will be invited from ReBit, a certified NPO, and a workshop will be held so that everyone can work on their own.
This time, following the revision of the Labor Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act, the training will also mention "SOGI Harassment and Outing in the Workplace", which clearly states that it falls under power harassment.
Participation fee is free and advance application is required. We look forward to your participation.
(This training is a training sponsored by Kanagawa Prefecture and is co-hosted by Yokohama City.)
※The content of the event may be changed depending on the infection status of COVID-19 infection. If there are any changes, we will inform you on this website.
Outline of the event ※Please check how to participate because the event method has been changed. (Updated Friday, August 13)
- Date and time: From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2021
- How to hold: Online (zoom)
For details, please see the training flyer (PDF: 246KB).
[finished] Tapestry exhibition at New City Plaza
Poster image of the event
Sexual minorities such as so-called "LGBT" are said to be 5-8% of the population.
On the other hand, some people are isolated because they are afraid of being known to others and cannot consult anyone.
As an opportunity to think as "a thing close to you", we will hold an exhibition at the New City Plaza on the worries and troubles of people around you, such as sexual minorities and their families. Check it out!
Outline of the event
- Date and time: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 From 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Location: New City Plaza (in front of the front entrance of the 2nd basement floor of the Sogo Dept. Store (Shin-Toshi Hall) Yokohama store)
※Depending on the infection status of the new coronavirus infection, it may be canceled. In that case, we will contact you on this website.
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Civic Affairs Bureau Human Rights Division
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