Within the social context of the 21st century, human rights violations have become prominent due to man-made and natural disasters such as simultaneous terrorist attacks, pandemics, and wars. The progress of advanced scientific and medical technologies has also caused social problems, and a responsible approach to innovation is required. In the face of such fundamental questions of social values, it is necessary to construct “Dignity Studies” that pursue universal value concepts through comprehensive research and educational programs centering on dignity, which aim to realize human rights and human dignity.