HSP Seminar no.113 Education for Peace — Learn from Australia: a Step towards Education for Multi-cultural Co-existence

• Date : December 20 (Mon.), 2010, 17:30-19:30
• Venue : Collaboration Room 4, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Shunichi Ikeda (Associate Professor and Head of Japan Center, College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University)
• Commentator :
  Shinji Yamashita (Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo)
  Maki Saito (Associate Professor, Graduate School of SBI University; Part-time Lecturer, University of the Sacred Heart; President, ASU International; Social Responsibility Consultant)
• Language : Japanese
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
  Human Mobility Studies (Hougakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo
  Founding Committee of the Human Security Forum (tentative)

Workshop Making Artificial International Society

With attendance of young scholars, this workshop presents some of the state-of-the-art researches made possible by vigours application of the multi-agent simulation (MAS) technique to various theoretical and empirical issues in the field of International Relations (IR). We welcome active participation of anyone who has interest in MAS and/or IR.

• Date : December 18 (Sat.), 2010, 13:00-17:00
• Venue : The Seminar Room, the Komaba Faculty House (Map), Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo
• Participation Fee : Free
• Languages : Japanese
• Organizer : Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) “A Study on Dynamics of International Political Order with Application of Multi-Agent Models”
• Supporters：
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
  Research Center for Sustainable Development, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
  Center for African Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
• To Register : not required

※Visit here (in Japanese) for further Information.

HSP Seminar no.112 ASEAN and Human Rights : What Issues Are They Facing Today?

• Date : November 26 (Fri.), 2010, 15:00-16:30
• Venue : Collaboration Room 3, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Phil Robertson (Deputy Director, Asia Division, Human Rights Watch)
• Language : English
• Materials : biography
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)

HSP Seminar no.111 Balkan since the Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence

• Date : November 10 (Wed.), 2010, 18:00-19:30
• Venue : Room 306, 3F of Bldg.2, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Keiichi Kubo (Associate Professor, School of Policital Science and Economics, Waseda University)
• Language : Japanese
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) “Interdisciplinary Studies on Un-recognized States and their International Relations”
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) “Reciprocal Reconfiguration of International and Domestic Orders”

HSP Seminar no.110 Human Rights in China and Peace in Asia and Africa

The awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace prize to China’s Liu Xiaobo has brought a significant amount of international attention on the human rights situation in China. In today’s China, not only Liu Xiaobo but many other human rights activists remain under detention and the assault on the rule of law continues. The seminar will focus on the latest human rights situation in China including ethnic issues surrounding Tibet and Uighur, and what they mean not only to Chinese society and Japan, but to peace in Asia and Africa.

• Date : October 29 (Fri.), 2010, 10:40-12:10
• Venue : Collaboration Room 1, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Nicholas Bequelin (Senior Researcher on China at Human Rights Watch)
• Language : English
• Materials : biography
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)

HSP Seminar no.109 The Role of the Private Sector in Post-conflict Economic Recovery

In this seminar, we invite two lecturers from Control Risks, an international business risk consultancy to discuss the topic.

• Date : October 27 (Wed.), 2010, 17:30-19:30
• Venue : Collaboration Room 3, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturers :
  John Bray (Director, Control Risks)
  Corene Crossin (Associate Director, Control Risks)
• Language : English
• Materials : abstruct
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)

HSP Seminar no.108 Human Security, Human Rights, and the Death Penalty

• Date : October 26 (Tue.), 2010, 13:00-14:30
• Venue : Room 1103, 1F of Bldg.11, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Sangmin Bae (Associate Professor, Northeastern Illinois University)
• Language : English
• Materials : abstruct
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)

Polaris Open Screen Human Trafficking and Human Security: Lilja-4ever

• Date : October 16 (Sat.), 2010, 14:00-17:00
• Venue : The Lecture Hall in the Graduate School of Mathematical Science Bldg. (Map), Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo
• Capacity : 250 people (first come first served basis)
• Participation Fee : Free
• Languages : Japanese subtitle (original: Swedish/Russian)
• Organizer : Polaris Project Japan Office Campaign Team
• Co-Organizer : Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
• Supporters :
  Human Mobility Studies (Corporate Sponsored Program: Hogakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo
  Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
  Embassy of Sweden Tokyo
  Tokyo American Center
• To Register : not required

※Panel discussion on human security and human trafficking will be held after watching the movie.

※Visit here (in Japanese) for more detail.

HSP Seminar no.107 Traditional Culture under the Globalization: from a Viewpoint of Malagasy Music

Jean-Baptiste ANDRIANARIMANANA, a famous Malagasy valiha player visiting Japan on the Arts and Cultural Exchange Program of the Japan Foundation, will give us some insights about the traditional music in the age of gobalization. A musical performance will also be given.

• Date : July 30 (Fri.), 2010, 17:00-19:00
• Venue : Collaboration Room 3, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Jean-Baptiste ANDRIANARIMANANA
• Language : French (with Japanese interpretation)
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Japan Foundation

HSP Seminar no.106 (HSP-CDR Seminar no.14) Refugee/Civilian Protection and Civil-Military Coordination: In Cases of Darfur and Iraq

• Date : July 13 (Tue.), 2010, 17:00-19:00
• Venue : Collaboration Room 1, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Yutaka Tatewaki (UNHCR Iraq)
• Outline :
  Outline of refugee/civilian protection at Darfur and Iraq
  Basic structure of civil-military coordination for protection at Darfur and Iraq
  Lessons and concerns: surrounding the concept of ‘Humanitarian Space’ and others
• Language : Japanese
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Human Mobility Studies (Hougakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas “United Nations PKO and Business: Conflict, Human Movement and Governance”

難民支援協会 主催 国際シンポジウム 変わる日本の難民受け入れと地域社会 ～米国における自治体とNPOの協働に学ぶ～

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HSP Seminar no.105 (HSP-CDR Seminar no.13) ADB and Human Rights: Discussion on 2010 Annual Meeting

ADB is composed of member countries from Asia, the Pacific, Europe and North America. This is the largest institution operating in the field of development in Asia and the Pacific, and it has a considerable influence on the lives of a great number of people. Some ADB’s projects are criticised because of their negative effect on people’s human rights. At the same time, it has been improving its policies which are necessary for the protection of affected people’s human rights. In general ADB’s attitude to human rights discussion is not as well developed as that of the World Bank.

• Date : June 30 (Wed.), 2010, 17:00-19:00
• Venue : Collaboration Room 1, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Sanae Fujita (Associate of Human Rights Centre, University of Essex)
• Language : Japanese
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Human Mobility Studies (Hougakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas “United Nations PKO and Business: Conflict, Human Movement and Governance”

International Symposium Reducing Conflict and Enhancing Security in Water Management: Lessons Learned from Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment and the Espoo Convention

• Date : June 22 (Tue.), 2010, 10:00-17:00
• Venue : The Takeda Hall, 5F of the Takeda Bldg. (Map), Hongo Campus, University of Tokyo
• Capacity : 150 people
• Participation Fee : Free
• Languages : Japanese/English (simultaneous interpretation provided)
• Organizers :   Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo
  Environmental Law Institute
  Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
• Sponsors：
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas
  “United Nations PKO and Business: Conflict, Human Movement and Governance”
  Global Infrastructure Fund Research Foundation Japan
• To Register : Please contact the following.
  Ms. Junko Sato
  Department of International Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo
  E-mail: sato-junko@inter.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp

※Visit here for further information.

HSP Seminar no.104 (HSP-CDR Seminar no.12) Considering Refugee Policy of Japan from the Refugee Camp Site in Thailand and Nepal

• Date : June 15 (Tue.), 2010, 18:30-20:30
• Venue : Collaboration Room 3, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Kumiko Niitsu (Research Student, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo; Refugee Examination Counselor of Ministry of Justice)
• Language : Japanese
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Human Mobility Studies (Hougakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas “United Nations PKO and Business: Conflict, Human Movement and Governance”

HSP Seminar no.103 (HSP-CDR Seminar no.11) Insights from Diamond Extractive Industries in Sierra Leone: Community Development Fund, Kimberley Process and Kimberlite Mining

• Date : May 26 (Wed.), 2010, 18:00-20:00
• Venue : Collaboration Room 1, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Kazumi Kawamoto (Ph.D candidate, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo)
• Language : English (questions can be asked in Japanese)
• Materials : abstruct
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Human Mobility Studies (Hougakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas “United Nations PKO and Business: Conflict, Human Movement and Governance”

HSP Seminar no.102 (HSP-CDR Seminar no.10) Introduction to Zotero: Online Database System as a Strong Tool for Research

Zotero is an online database system which offers very strong tools for researchers. This seminar explores possibilities of this database method through an introduction of its application to the field of refugees and migrants.

• Date : May 19 (Wed.), 2010, 15:00-16:30
• Venue : Collaboration Room 1, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Jordan Nogaki (Part-time Lecturer, Musashino University)
• Language : English (questions can be asked in Japanese)
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Human Mobility Studies (Hougakukan Co.,Ltd.), University of Tokyo

国連グローバル・コンパクト「ビジネスと平和」ワークショップ 途上国の発展と企業の成長をめざして ～MDGs、BOP ビジネスの視点から～

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HSP Seminar no.100 Human Security and Simulation

• Date : April 23 (Fri.), 2010, 18:00-19:30
• Venue : Collaboration Room 1, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Susumu Yamakage (Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo)
• Coodinator : Takuto Sakamoto (Project Lecturer, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo)
• Language : Japanese
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) “A Study on Dynamics of International Political Order with Application of Multi-Agent Models”

HSP Spring Symposium 2010 V A New Approach to a World without Nuclear Weapons

With the NPT Review Conference coming up in May, discussions around nuclear disarmament are reaching their peak in Japan as well as internationally.
In order to realise a ‘world without nuclear weapons’, transcending the conventional discussions of nuclear deterrence and the nuclear umbrella, the world is now in need of a new approach based on a shift in perceptions.
This symposium will feature Professor Tsuchiyama Hideo, former president of Nagasaki University and one of the most well-known opinion leaders of nuclear disarmament, as well as academics and young NGO representatives, to discuss the kind of new approach that should be taken. We are also inviting Mr Malcolm Fraser, former Prime Minister of Australia, who is now visiting Hiroshima for the InterAction Council meeting of former heads of state on nuclear disarmament.
A documentary film about 103 Hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) traveling around the world onboard Peace Boat to deliver messages of nuclear disarmament will be screened in the evening, followed by a talk by Erika Bagnarello of Costa Rica, director of the film.

• Date : April 22 (Thu.), 2010, 14:00-
• Venue : The Gakusai Koryu Hall, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Program :

• Organizers：
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
  Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
  Peace Boat
  Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) Northeast Asia
• Sponsors：
  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas
  “United Nations PKO and Business: Conflict, Human Movement and Governance”

HSP Seminar no.101 The Obama Administration’s Policy for War Crimes Accountability for Human Security

• Date : April 6 (Tue.), 2010, 10:00-12:00
• Venue : Collaboration Room 3, 4F of Bldg.18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (map)
• Lecturer : Stephen J. Rapp (US Ambassador-at-Large on War Crimes Issues)
• Language : English
• Organizers :
  Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)