The JCLU's Human Rights Consulting Committee (HRCC) held a twelve-hour intensive workshop for human rights trainers entitled "Lectures for Aspiring Human Rights Educators" on March 5 and 6, 1997. The workshop featured a lecture by Ms. Yuri Morita, chief analyst of affirmative action at University of California. About fifteen people who deal with human rights issues and belong to the personnel sections of private firms gathered at the Tokyo Women's Plaza, where the workshop was held. There, they wrestled with an intensive program that is quite unique in Japan.

Taking up the theme of sexual harassment, the first day of training dealt with the theories and practices of "diversity." The lecture covered the role of trainers and the skills necessary for them, as well as how to prevent sexual harassment. The second day focused on role- playing intended to help the aspiring trainers cope with and respond to sexual harassment. The HRCC is planning to make this program into a lecture series.

The HRCC will continue to coordinate the program and create curriculums for individual firms.