Who We Are
Our Goal
Bridging the gaps for diversity and inclusion.
Nijiiro Diversity attempts to bridge the gaps facing the LGBTQ+ community are facing in the society.
We hope to gift future generations a better society for all, regardless of their sexual
orientation and gender identity.
What We Do
Nijiiro Diversity defends human rights and the dignity of LGBT people,
their families and allies.
We continue to invest in research and development toward a more equitable
and rewarding society where no one is left behind.
We focus on changing companies, governments, and the law.
Awards
- 2015 Google Impact Challenge 2015
- 2016 Nikkei Social Initiative Award: Grand Prize
- 2017 Nikkei Woman of the Year: Change Maker Award
- 2020 Osaka Bar Association: Human Rights Award
- 2023 2nd SDGs Japan Scholarship: Iwasa Prize
- 2024 IGLTA 2024: Pathfinder Award
Japan Today
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More discriminative behaviors…
2-3 times more likely
to have depression. -
40% of major companies
have introduced some LGBTQ
+measures in the workplace.
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Same-sex marriage
is still ILLEGAL.
LAW
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Lawsuits for same-sex marriage
have been going on since 2019. -
There is no comprehensive
anti-discrimination law at the moment. -
In order to change one’s gender on the family register,
a medical certificate and the gonad removal
surgery are needed. -
Has been warned by
the United Nations Human Rights Council
regarding the development of relevant legislations.
POLICY
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About 85% of Japanese population are covered
by municipal same-sex partnership system
as of May 2024, and the number is rising. -
Sexual orientation and gender identity
are not included in municipal and national statistics,
making the research incomplete. -
Currently, the number of municipalities
with systematic support program,
such as consulting and community-building,
are very low.
WORKPLACE
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In 2020, discrimination and outing
someone’s sexual orientation/gender identity
have been listed in the anti-harassment law. -
About 40% of people have
experienced frequent harassment in the workplace. -
40% of major corporations have some kinds of
anti-discrimination policies and/or training programs.
(for mid-size and small companies,
these measures are not introduced yet)
SOCIETY
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Over 65% of Japanese citizens
support Same-sex Marriage. -
There is no opposition from religious perspective,
but the conservative norms
prevent measures to be implemented. -
The social and economic losses from
LGBTQ+ individuals’ depression and suicides
are estimated to be around 1.8 to 5.0 billion dollars.
What We Do
Research
・Conducted a survey regarding LGBTQ+ individuals and workplace environment, in partnership with academic researchers, with over 10,000 participants regarding LGBTQ+ individuals.
・Made an impact to the Japanese society by providing reliable data about LGBTQ+ community’s financial distress and physical/mental health.
Advocacy
・Supporting companies’ and administrations’ measures by operating “NIJI BRIDGE“, a campaign site calling for social action.
・Maintaining a list of companies that support marriage equality.
Education
・Providing LGBTQ+ training and consultation service to over 400 major corporations.
・Published books including “Nijiiro Changemaker” (2020), “Handbook for Transgender and Workplace Environment” (2019), and “LGBTQ+ reader for workplace” (2015).
・Rapidly increased number of major corporations with LGBTQ+ measures (19.5% in 2014 to 33.8% in 2019) because of our operation facilitating the movement.
MORE-
01
Data
Visualizing the current situation of LGBTQ+ community in
Japan by partnering up with academic researchers.Conducted a survey of LGBTQ+ individuals and
workplace environment, which has over 10,000 participants.Research on the number of Same-sex Partnership System
registered in all Japanese municipalities.Assisted the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare with its
research.
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02
Workplace
Facilitating major companies’ LGBTQ+ measures.
Major companies with LGBTQ+ measures in place: 19.5% in
2014 to 33.8% in 2019 (Research by Toyo economics CSR).LGBTQ+ training and consultation service to more than 200 companies.
Providing educational materials such as E-learning and booklets.
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03
Policy
Promoting regions’ LGBTQ+ measures while valuing the LGBTQ+ voices
Being entrusted with the Yodogawa-ku LGBTQ+ support project by
the Osaka prefecture since 2014Assisting Japanese municipalities including Osaka,
Shibuya-ku, Ibaragi, with their LGBTQ+ measuresParticipated in Osaka Marathon, and cooperated with other
social issues.
DONATE
Our operation is a vital piece in visualizing the current LGBTQ+ situation in Japan, and facilitating companies and government agencies’ policies. Better social movements in Japan also have a positive impact on Asia as a whole.
Japan is relatively a wealthy and stable country. However, the country does not have much budget regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, there is very few support from individuals and foundations.
We are challenging these issues with just five full-time staffs. Please support our operation.
For Japanese companies and citizens, there is a tax incentive. If you wish to register for it, please inform us via email.
Bank account information
| NAME | NPO Nijiiro Diversity |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS |
Tenmabashi MS Building 7F, 2-1-6, Tenma, Kita-ku
|
| CITY, STATE AND ZIP |
Osaka, Osaka, 530-0043 |
| BANK |
MUFG Banlk, Ltd
1-5-13, Jusohonmachi, Yodokawa-ku Osaka, Osaka, 532-0024 |
| IBAN /ACCOUNT NUMBER |
0138673 |
| SWIFT CODE/BIC |
BOTKJPJT |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK DETAILS |
Branch Code: 068 |
For any inquiries about donation, please feel free to contact us below.
For Japanese companies and citizens, there is a tax incentive. If you wish to register for it, please inform us via email.
