A Co-Hosted Event by Sophia University, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Panasonic Corporation: “What Role Can Lighting Play in Women’s Health and Education in Kenya? The Challenge of UNFPA and Panasonic”
A Co-Hosted Event by Sophia University, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Panasonic Corporation: “What Role Can Lighting Play in Women’s Health and Education in Kenya? The Challenge of UNFPA and Panasonic”
On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 15, 2022), the Office of Sophia Sustainability Promotion co-hosted an event with UNFPA and Panasonic entitled “What Role Can Lighting Play in Women’s Health and Education in Kenya? The Challenge of UNFPA and Panasonic.” More than 100 applications to participate were received from Sophia students, high school students and working adults.
Presentations were made by UNFPA, which protects sexual and reproductive health and rights, and Panasonic, which aims to alleviate poverty as part of its social contribution activities by lighting areas without electricity. The event also discussed the close connection between poverty and disparities in health, education and gender.
While providing an opportunity to consider the complex reality surrounding social issues, the speakers also stressed the importance of taking action and reaffirmed the inherent capabilities possessed by the participants.
（Student Staff：Matsumoto)