Global Case Interviews

" Initiatives such as this dialogue are valuable in building bridges across regions, sharing experiences, and accelerating progress toward a more inclusive road transport sector." - Clara Sánchez López (IRU)

Portugal

"Meet people first, listen, gather solid on-the-ground data, show that you are serious about this and know what you are talking about, and learn as you expand." - Rita Baptista Jacinto (Lisbon City Council)

Japan

"I hope to be able to work not only with gender as a normative concept, but also on efforts that incorporate it into concrete policy." - Hinano Maji (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)

Japan

"The term 'gender mainstreaming' may sound difficult, but I want to make a point of conveying it clearly in plain language." - Yu Murata (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

"Recognising this strength is an opportunity." — Marion LAGADIC (OECD)

"Women's access to transport is a jobs issue. Safe, reliable, and affordable mobility connects them to work, education, health, and other critical services, and when women advance in the transport sector, including into high-skilled and managerial roles, economies gain talent, innovation, and role models for future generations." - Nato Kurshitashvili (World Bank)

Europe

"We want to design a transition that truly leaves no one behind, and build consensus step by step through data and dialogue." — Karen Vancluysen (POLIS Secretary General)

Japan

"Gender equality in the land, infrastructure, and transport sectors is essential to building a society that is livable for everyone." — Yu Haraguchi (MLIT)

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)

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)

Sweden

"Promoting gender equality requires concrete consideration of who is being targeted and how to realize those goals, as well as objective analysis based on gender-disaggregated data." — Åsa Vagland (The Swedish Transport Administration)

International Organization

"Transport and gender awareness begins with noticing the small discomforts in our daily lives." — Yukari Kasahara (ITF)

Germany

I encourage you to ask yourself, "How can I empower other women in the same field?" - Mayuga Keisha Alena (GIZ)

My message is the importance of "leadership by example" and "sharing positive cases." - Patrick MALLEJACQ (PIARC Secretary General)

Japan

"Many of those working on gender bring a remarkable sense of purpose to their roles, and meeting them has been motivating and encouraging." — Emiko Araki (MLIT)

Belgium

"UITP welcomes Japan's efforts on gender mainstreaming." — Christel Goossens and Lindsey Barr (UITP)

Japan

"I would be happy if society came to share the idea that by incorporating a gender perspective that has unconsciously been left out, our surroundings will become easier to live in for everyone." — Kanako Miyawaki (MLIT)

Japan

"Incorporating gender perspectives is not about giving special treatment to certain individuals. It is a fundamental approach to protecting the safety and dignity of everyone." — Asako Matsuzawa (Ministry of Defense)