Overview of Nijijiro Diversity

LGBTQ+ people in Japan are experiencing economic, political, cultural, and psychological pressure due to the lack of legal equality.

• Same-sex marriage is still not legalized, with lawsuits for same-sex marriage ongoing since 2019.
• LGBTQ+ people experience more discriminative behaviors and are 2-3 times more likely to have depression.
• There is no comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation.
• Only 40% of major corporations have some kinds of anti-discrimination policies.
• Many municipal governments have established a same-sex partnership system, yet LGBTQ+ people still experience undue hardship to adopt children, update their family registry, perform a legal name change, secure loans, and be recognized as an equal partner in many other civil situations.
• More than half of Japanese people do not oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage. However, conservative norms and traditions are hindering the adoption of proposed measures.

Nijiiro Diversity always welcomes domestic and overseas support. Our operation is vital in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and quality of life in Japan. Social movements in Japan also have a positive impact on Asia as a whole. Japan is relatively a wealthy and stable country; however, with a lack of government support, coupled with an underdeveloped philanthropy culture, small NGOs like us are hard-pressed to stay afloat. With fewer than 10 full-time staff, we appreciate any support you can give.

Here are some ways you can directly further the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan:

• Set up a recurring donation using a credit or debit card. We also accept PayPal.
• Sponsor an upcoming community event
• Invest in infrastructure, such as our offices and the permanent LGBTQ+ community center, by donating unrestricted funds
• Nominate us for grants or employee matching programs at your organization

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions concerning donations. If you wish to register for the tax incentive available to Japanese companies and citizens, please inform us via email at donate@nijiirodiversity.jp.