Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Symposium on Business and Human Rights by Labor and Social Security Attorne.～Symposium on Business and Human Rights by Labor and Social Security Attorney.～
Osaka Prefecture Labor and Social Security Attorney association
Discussion
- Identifying, preventing, mitigating and addressing adverse human rights impacts
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese |
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Theme Weeks CONNECT
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.08.09[Sat]
14:00 ～ 17:20
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- Grand Cube Osaka（Osaka International Convention Center Corp.）5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005
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Programme details
We will present what "human rights due diligence" is, concrete corporate activities for "business and human rights," and proposals for realizing a sustainable society based on the impact they bring. We will hold a "Business and Human Rights Symposium" that incorporates the theme of EXPO2025, "Designing a Future Society for Life," and aims to realize the highly compatible corporate message of the Japan Association of Social Security Attorney, "Realizing a Society that Values People."
Reports
【Reflection】
Report on the Symposium on Business and Human Rights
(Osaka-Kansai Expo Theme Week Connect Project)
Overview
In order to widely communicate the role of Labor and Social Security Attorneys (Sharoushi) to society, we took full advantage of the Expo as a place of learning and co-creation for the future. We invited distinguished speakers, including Professor Kenta Goto (Faculty of Economics, Kansai University), Professor Mika Yamana (Faculty of Law, Kansai University), and corporate case presenters from Miki House Co., Ltd. and Toa Seikei Co., Ltd. A keynote lecture and a panel discussion were held.
On the day of the event, 199 participants attended on-site, in addition to approximately 25 board members and staff, and more than 80 participants joined remotely.
We consider this symposium as an opportunity to realize the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. It also served as a platform to disseminate the core messages of our Association: “Building companies that value people” and “Realizing a society that values people.”
Significance
This year marked the beginning of the “JASTI Audit by Sharoushi” system, with the support of the ILO. Through our professional services, Labor and Social Security Attorneys are committed to providing Decent Work for all, and to supporting the collaboration of companies, workers, consumers, and all stakeholders toward the creation of a sustainable society.
The symposium successfully highlighted the importance of “Business and Human Rights” as an essential element of corporate management.
Achievements and Feedback
According to post-event questionnaires, 100% of participants responded “satisfied” or “mostly satisfied.” The depth of expertise shared by the invited speakers and the initiatives presented by the Association allowed us to present concrete and practical approaches to global issues.
The symposium thus proved to be a meaningful event that enhanced understanding of Business and Human Rights, while also raising the visibility of the Sharoushi profession.
Reflections
Strengths (Observations):
Demonstrated to society that Sharoushi are taking a proactive role in addressing Business and Human Rights.
Created a co-creative platform together with international organizations, academia, and the private sector.
Successfully linked the Expo theme with our Association’s corporate message.
Impact (Effects):
Participants gained new awareness of the activities of Sharoushi.
Strengthened collaboration opportunities with enterprises, universities, and international organizations.
Provided groundwork for expanding our involvement in BHR-related audits, consulting, and training.
Challenges (Points for Improvement):Operational aspects such as venue management, remote participation, and time allocation for discussion could be further refined.
The participant profile was somewhat skewed toward corporate representatives; more engagement with students and younger audiences would be beneficial.
We need to further connect BHR with practical areas of labor management, occupational safety and health, and social security in future events.
Future Outlook
Strengthen ongoing partnerships with the ILO, enterprises, and academia to promote the role of Sharoushi in Business and Human Rights.
Carry forward the achievements of this symposium beyond the Expo, embedding them in our training and consultation activities.
Advance the professional role of Sharoushi in supporting corporate Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and labor audits.
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【Post EXPO Initiatives】
As part of our ongoing engagement following the “Business and Human Rights” Theme Week at EXPO, the Japan Federation of Labor and Social Security Attorneys (Sharoushi Association) reaffirms its commitment to advancing a society that values people, grounded in the principle of Decent Work.
Through Business and Human Rights (BHR)–promoting Sharoushi, and indeed all Sharoushi, we aim to support the dissemination of BHR practices that are globally required, drawing on our specialized expertise and long-standing experience in improving labor environments and systems.
As labor and social security experts in Japan, Sharoushi recognize that appropriate responses to “Business and Human Rights” require awareness, knowledge, and practical capabilities to address human rights with due consideration of international standards.
Accordingly, with the technical cooperation of the ILO Office for Japan, our Association provides training programs on Business and Human Rights and has been fostering BHR-promoting Sharoushi.
In addition, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has established audit requirements and evaluation criteria (JASTI) that reflect the realities of Japan’s textile industry. From among the BHR-promoting Sharoushi, those who have completed specific requirements and training will be qualified as JASTI-audit Sharoushi, who are authorized to conduct JASTI audits. While only JASTI-audit Sharoushi may carry out such audits, the Association will widely disseminate information on JASTI to all members, with particular emphasis on providing detailed information and training opportunities for BHR-promoting Sharoushi.
Cast
Speakers
Kenta Goto
Professor,Faculty of Economics,Kansai University
He specializes in economic development theory.
Member of the Sustainability Expert Committee and Human Rights Working Group of the Japan Association for the World Exposition (Osaka-Kansai Expo).
Master's degree in public policy and international development from Harvard University, PhD in area studies from Kyoto University.
He has worked in the private sector (Itochu Corporation) and as a development economics specialist for the UNDP/ILO Regional Directorate for Asia and the Pacific.
In his seminars, he implemented the Go To Project in Shinkamigoto Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, which is a policy proposal for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
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Mika Yamana
Director of Kansai University Center for Community Collaboration,and Professor, Faculty of Law
Specializes in intellectual property law and since 2015 has been in charge of mentoring African students through the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) ABE Initiative (African Business Education Initiative for Youth) program at the Kansai University Graduate School of Law.
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Kenta Goto
International Labour Organiation Japan Office
Programme Operations Officer, ILO Japan Office,Programme Coordinator
Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia ILO Office for Japan
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Yoshiki Hirano
Miki House Co., Ltd.
General Manager of the ESG Promotion Department, Corporate Planning Division. Joined MIKI HOUSE in 1991 and has been involved in product planning and production and the formulation of quality control standards for many years.
In 2016, he began working on human rights initiatives in the company's supply chain.
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Mami Kamoshita
International Labour Organiation Japan Office
Programme Operations Officer at the ILO Japan Office; Masters in Migration and Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK
Programme Operations Officer for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry funded project "Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia" (Phase I: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan) (Phase II: India, Laos, Malaysia, Japan)
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Shigeyuki Uratake
Representative Director, Toa Seikei Co., Ltd.
He left his job as a resort membership salesman to become the third-generation president of a mold manufacturing company in Osaka City.
He works with employees from various countries, including Japan, Vietnam, and Nigeria, and aims to create a workplace where employees can grow by establishing a fair salary and promotion system.
He always travels to the locations of employees' weddings.
He won the top prize in the Kita-Osaka Shinkin Bank SDGs Contest.
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Yoshihiko Ono
Osaka Prefecture Labor and Social Security Attorne
Member of Japan Federation of Labor and Social Security Attorney,the Special Committee for Internationalization Promotion, Member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry JASTI Working Group
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Symposium on Business and Human Rights by Labor and Social Security Attorne.～Symposium on Business and Human Rights by Labor and Social Security Attorney.～
-
2025.08.09[Sat]
14:00～17:20
(Venue Open 14:00)
- Theme Weeks Connect (Outside Venue)
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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