Being Myself, Creating Better Cities Together
In the field of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, we are advancing initiatives toward an inclusive society where everyone can live safely and comfortably. As part of this effort, we incorporate gender perspectives into administration and service delivery, while also expanding opportunities for women and supporting leadership development in the workplace.
Global Gender Interviews
Interviews introducing gender-responsive initiatives in transport policy and urban development around the world. Practical voices point to a more inclusive mobility future.
Magdalena Olczak Rancitelli
Senior Manager at International Transportation Forum (ITF)/ OECD
France
"By acting now, Japan has the opportunity not only to strengthen its own transport system, but also to position itself as a regional leader in future-oriented mobility." — Magdalena Olczak Rancitelli (ITF)
Yuki Tanaka
Former Director-General for International Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Japan
"Transport and community-building are domains that everyone engages with every day. If MLIT advances its initiatives and they take root among local governments and industry, there's a real possibility that broader society will also come to understand that 'this really matters.'" - Yuki Tanaka (Former Director-General for International Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
Chiara CORAZZA
G20 EMPOWER: Representative for France
France
"I strongly believe that the world needs the contribution of all talents at the highest level, in all the strategic sectors. STEM education is the enabler for shaping these talents towards leadership." — Chiara CORAZZA (G20 EMPOWER)
Yu Haraguchi
International Negotiations Officer, International Policy Division, Policy Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
Japan
"Gender equality in the land, infrastructure, and transport sectors is essential to building a society that is livable for everyone." — Yu Haraguchi (MLIT)
Global Gender Case Studies
Case studies of gender-responsive initiatives in transport policy and urban development across countries and regions.
