ABOUT

Satoko Shiozaki is the Vice President of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Japan (BPW Japan), a non-governmental organization that tries to eliminate gender gaps and promotes women’s statuses in Japan. Satoko has also supported victims ofdomestic violence and fought deficiencies in Japan’s shelters and social programs for years. She is working in a consultation center for women, children, physically and mentally challenged persons, and victims of domestic violence. Understanding how difficult it is for survivors of domestic violence to be self-sufficient, she applied to JWLI to learn new ways to improve the current state of Japan’s shelters and safe-houses. She is currently focused on fostering communities that teach survivors to be self-reliant and successful by providing emotional, financial, and educational support. Another aspect of Satoko’s work and business plan is directed towards fighting ageism in Japan’s legal and social work system; she does so by supporting women of all ages and backgrounds, simultaneously promoting a more gender-equal society.