The U.S. Embassy will hold workshops for female Japanese junior high and high school students on leadership and speaking up in bid to promote gender equality.
The program, called "Go Girls!," will involve four sessions in June, July, September and October at the American Center Japan in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Students will hear lectures and take part in discussions on the themes of leadership and independence.
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