HSP Seminar (#241) “Land and Power in Africa: Understanding Drastic Rural Changes in the Age of Land Reform”
| Description： | See Japanese Description. |
| Date： | December, 8, 2017（Fri.）17:30-19:00 |
| Venue： | Collaboration Room 1, Bldg. 18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Shinichi Takeuchi (Director, African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies / Chief Senior Researcher, Institute of Developing Economies – JETRO) |
| Moderator： | Takuto Sakamoto (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo) |
| Language： | Japanese |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
Research Center for African Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizers： | Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) “Micro-Macro Nexus of Conflict in Africa: Simulation Analysis Based on Field Research” |
| Supporters： | African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies |
HSP Seminar (#240) “HSF Malaysia Study Tour ‘Manabi Tabi’ : Possibility of Network for Supporting Democratization and Peaceful Process of Myanmar : Researching on Rohingya refugees and Participation of Asia Pro Bono Conference in Malaysia”
| Description： | This is to report on the results of Manabi-tabi Study tour by HSF (Human Security Forum) on researching on Rohingya refugees and participation of Asia Pro Bono Conference in Kuala Lumpur on 27 September – 3 October 2017. |
| Date： | November, 22nd, 2017（Wed.） 18:45 - 20:30 |
| Venue： | Bldg.18, 4th floor, ‘ collaboration room 2’ , Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP)) |
| •Language： | Japanese and English |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
Other organizations Human Security Forum(HSF) |
| Co-organizers： | Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) ‘The Examination for Network Governance’
Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo Grant of Risshio Kosei-kai |
HSP Seminar (#239) “Rwanda : Where is it at on peacebuilding and reconciliation?”
| Description： | The seminar aims at providing our students and participants insight into the current Rwandan society from the perspective of peacebuilding and reconciliation. The guest lecturer leads a reconciliation project in Rwanda with the local community, and teaches at the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS). Based on this unique first-hand experience and insight into the society, he will analyze how far Rwanda has come on building sustainable peace and reconciliation between different groups after the civil war.
There will be questions and answers time at the end. The seminar is open to the public. Prior registration is necessary for this seminar. Please register with kihara-hunt@gpaj.org |
| Date： | November, 14, 2017 18:45 – 20:15 |
| Venue： | Bldg. 18 ,4th floor, Collaboration Room 1, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Dr. Kazuyuki Sasaki （Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Rwanda） |
| Commentator： | Prof. Mitsugi Endo (Human Security Program, The University of Tokyo) |
| Moderator： | Prof. Sukehiro Hasegawa (President, Global Peacebuilding Association of Japan) |
| Language： | Japanese |
| Materials： | To be provided at the venue. |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo; Research Center for African Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
| Supporters： | Global Peacebuilding Association of Japan |
HSP Seminar (#238) “Democratisation by taking up arms: containing violence in the two Congos”
| Description： | In some Central African countries (Congo Brazzaville, Congo Kinshasa, Burundi, Angola), the transition from single party state to multiple party state was accompanied by violent armed confrontations. Paradoxically, the involvement of civilians in these confrontations can be seen as an indicator of strong political mobilization in the democratization process. Since the implementation of various peace agreements, many fighters have been integrated into official armed forces. This demilitarization process has profoundly transformed the structure of the national armed forces. Where previously recruits had to receive training before joining the armed forces or combat, conditions for recruitment have almost been reversed: ‘spontaneous’ fighting skills now are preconditions for recruitment. This reversal maximizes the continuous potential for conflicts as it encourages fighters to remain in a state of perpetual mobilisation. This situation incites combatants to take up arms every time the opportunity presents itself. Furthermore, as members of the official security forces are immune to prosecution, the potential for abuse of power is enormous. The combination of these two dynamics: the valorisation of “perpetual mobilisation” and an environment prone to abuses of power, is the key to understanding the cycles of violence that ravage the region. My presentation will focus on how these cycles of violence are dealt with in the two Congos. What religious, political and economic devices do the Congolese societies use to attempt to contain violence? |
| Date： | October 17, 2017 17:00 – 19:00 |
| Venue： | Bldg. 18 ,4th floor, Collaboration Room 1, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | RemyBazenguissa-Ganga (IMAF-EHESS) |
| Moderator： | Mitsugi ENDO, University of Tokyo |
| Language： | English |
| Materials： | To be provided at the venue. |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Asian Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), Kanto Branch, Japan Association for African Studies |
The HSP Admission Guidance Session (Oct. 14, 2017)
The HSP Admission Guidance Session will be held as follows. Prospective students are encouraged to come and find more about the HSP.
- Date: October 14 (Sat.), 2017, 10:00-
- Venue: Room 1323, 2nd floor, in Bldg.13 (Map),
Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (in front of the East Exit of the Komaba-Todaimae Station on the Keio Inokashira Line)
Registration is not required.
Note: Explanation and instruction will be given in Japanese.
HSP Seminar (#237) “Network Governance for Refugees: Possible Cooperation between Japan and Korea for Asia”
| Description： | Korea is now reviewing its Refugee Act 2013 to enhance its quality of refugee determination and protection. Japan shares with Korea the similar issues, in particular, due to the recent rapid increase in the number of application for refugee status. Korea also recently started the third country resettlement of refugees as Japan has done so for last few years. Comparative study of both countries’ legislation and practices would be beneficial for both so that both countries’ cooperation would be desirable for promoting such in Asia as for the purpose of ANRIP (Asian Network on Refugee and International Protection). Also we examine the private sector’s initiatives for durable solution of refugees by providing employment and social business among Japan and Korea. We discuss CRRF (Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework) to be adopted in 2018 by network of these stakeholders of international organization, government, civil society and private sector to complement each other.
17:00 – 17:10: Opening by Prof. Takizawa, UNHCR Japan Association
17:10 -17: 50: Keynote by Mr. Pillkyu Hwang, Attorney-at-law, GongGam: Korean development on refugee legislation and practice as well as possibility of networking stakeholders in Asia for refugee protection: Collaboration of Government (State and International Organization), Civil Society, Private Sector and Academia
17:50 – 19:10: Panel Discussion (20 min. each) facilitated by Ms. Miki Arima, Project Researcher, RCSP, UTokyo 1. International Organization: UNHCR (Mr. Naoki Tani, Associate Legal Officer) 2. Government: [MOJ (Mr. Yasuhiro Hishida, Deputy Director, Refugee Determination Section, Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice) expected]– [JICA/MoFA expected] 3. Civil Society: Lawyer (Ms. Masako Suzuki, Attorney-at-law, Lawyers’ Network for Foreigners) and other NGOs 4. Private Sector: UNIQLO (Ms. Akari Yuki, Social Innovation Team, Sustainability Department, Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.),
19:10-19:50 Q & A
19:50-20:00 Closing by Prof. Yasunobu Sato, Professor/Director, RCSP, UTokyo |
| Date： | September, 22nd, 2017（Fri.） 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Venue： | Bldg.18, 4th floor, ‘ collaboration room 1’ , Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Prof. SaburoTakizawa (Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan for UNHCR)
Mr. Pillkyu Hwang (Attorney-at-law GongGam) Mr. Naoki Tani (Associate Legal Officer at UNHCR) #Observer [Mr. Yasuhiro Hishida (Deputy Director, Refugee Determination Section, Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice)] Ms. Masako Suzuki (Attorney-at-law, Lawyers’ Network for Foreigners) Ms. Akari Yuki (Social Innovation Team, Sustainability Department, Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.) Ms. Miki Arima (Project Researcher, RCSP, UTokyo) |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP)) |
| Language： | English |
| Organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo (UTokyo), |
| Co-organizers： | Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) of JSPS, 2016-2021: Network Governance for Access to Justice in East Asia
ANRIP (Asian Network on Refugees and International Protection) HSF (Human Security Forum) |
| Supporters： | 30th LAWASIA Conference – Tokyo 2017
Japan for UNHCR |
HSP Seminar (#236) “Why Should a Perpetrator be Punished ? : A Case Study from Everyday Experiences of the Victims in the Conflict in Northern Uganda”
| Description： | See Japanese Description |
| Date： | August, 28, 2017（Mon.）16:00-17:30 |
| Venue： | Collaboration Room 1, Bldg. 18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Hiroko Kawaguchi (Ph.D. candidate, Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto University) |
| Commentator： | Tamara Enomoto (Research Fellow, Research Institute for the History of Global Arms Transfer, Meiji University) |
| Moderator： | Takuto Sakamoto (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo) |
| Language： | Japanese |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
Research Center for African Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizers： | Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) “Micro-Macro Nexus of Conflict in Africa: Simulation Analysis Based on Field Research” (Takuto Sakamoto, April 2015-March 2018)
The Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation Research Grant “Transitional Justice in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda: A Role of the International Criminal Court and Responses from the Local People” (Hiroko Kawaguchi, October 2016- September 2017) |
HSP Seminar (#233) “What has happened to Syria? -from a viewpoint of a Syrian refugee in Japan”
| Description： | Mr. Jamal will be talking about Syria before and after the war, demonstrating some videos, a little bit about the political side. Then he will give more focus on his experience reaching Japan etc.. |
| Date： | July, 5th, 2017（Wed） 19:00 - 20:30 |
| Venue： | Bldg.18, 4th floor, ‘ collaboration room 1’ , Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Yasser Jamal Al Deen |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP)) |
| Language： | English |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#235) “The Re-Emergence of International Commercial Courts: Implications for Litigants”
| Description： | Prof. Yeow Choy will discuss a new trend of international commercial dispute processing not only by arbitration but also state court specifying such due to the consent of the disputing parties in Asia. This means that private sector and state compete each other for solving global issues of rule of law and access to justice as Goal 16 of SDGs. |
| Date： | July, 14th, 2017（Fri） 18:30 - 20:00 |
| Venue： | Bldg.18, 4th floor, ‘ collaboration room 1’ , Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Prof. Choong Yeow Choy (Visiting Professor of the University of Tokyo, Professor of Malaya University Law School) |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP)) |
| Language： | English |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#234) “Current Status of CSR and Challenges for Japanese Corporations -Corporate responsibilities in the Era of SDGs-“
| Description： | Mr. Masao Seki was a Japanese delegation for negotiation for ISO26000. Based on the result of the recent survey on CSR conducted by Keidan-ren, he discuss Japanese issues on corporate responsibility by comparative study of Japan and the other world. |
| Date： | July, 6th, 2017（Thur.） 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Venue： | Bldg.18, 4th floor, ‘ collaboration room 1’ , Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Masao Seki (CSR Senior Adviser at Sompo Japan Nipponkoa, Specially Appointed Associate Professor of Meiji University ) |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP)) |
| Language： | Japanese |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A) ‘The Examination for Network Governance’
Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#232) “How to use CAQDAS package”
| Description： | This seminar provides basic introduction of NVivo, a CAQDAS: Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software, by Mr Shinsuke Taniguchi, an expert from the software’s creating company, QSR International Japan. |
| Date： | July, 4th, 2017（Tue） 18:45 - 20:30 |
| Venue： | KOMCEE WEST K303, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Mr. Shinsuke Taniguchi (QSR International Japan) |
| Ms. Momoko Ishii (USACO Cooperation) | |
| Moderator： | Yuichi Sekiya (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, UTokyo, Associate Professor) |
| Language： | Mainly in Japanese |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP)
Research Center for Sustainable Development, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#231) “The United Nations in Peacebuilding: Is it Falling Short?”
| Description： | In a survey of experienced UN-watchers undertaken in 2015, respondents found that the UN’s role in peacebuilding and development was less effective than its roles in humanitarian relief, human rights and peace-keeping. In fact those with the most experience of conflict situations were the most critical of UN peacebuilding.
The importance of the UN in helping countries (and regions) to recover from conflict and consolidate peace is unquestioned. The universal body is the port of first recourse when conflict breaks out and when peace is being restored, although the UN often works in close conjunction with other organisations. But while it has had long experience of peace-keeping – an essentially military activity – the UN is less successful in the aftermath of conflict, when many actors and interests are involved. Still less is the UN effective in early warning of potential conflict. The 2015 survey asked respondents to rank ten peacebuilding phases. The result indicated that humanitarian and human rights activities were quite positively viewed. But at the other end of the scale, the UN was seen as less successful in preventing new conflicts and suppressing crime. There are many reasons why the UN is not more effective in peacebuilding. One obvious problem is that resources are never enough. Peacebuilding is a long and complex process dependent on the generosity of donors. But donor fatigue can set in before all tasks are accomplished. A second problem is related to the Peacebuilding Commission established more than a decade ago, but which has come in for a lot of criticism. It is still seen as a junior partner of the UN Security Council, with which it has maintained an awkward relationship; it is a “voluntary” body which countries must choose to join; and it does not adequately address the third problem: the disjointed nature of the UN system. Peacebuilding requires that all parts of the UN get involved. But such is the structure of the system that it is difficult to get a cohesive approach. There is a lot of inter-organisational rivalry, and peacebuilding operations do not enjoy clear chains of authority. A fourth reason is that the development organisations of the UN retain their technical orientation, and are not well adapted to complex political and security situations which surround the tasks of peacebuilding. In this discussion, selected results of the survey will be presented and the above arguments will be elaborated, drawing in part from the speaker’s experience with the UN development system in Rwanda, Somalia and elsewhere. This seminar is open to the public. No need for prior registration. |
| Date： | June, 20, 2017（Tue） 18:45 – 20:15 |
| Venue： | Bldg.18, 4th floor, Collaboration Room 1, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Stephen Browne (Co-Director, Future United Nations Development System [FUNDS] project, Senior Fellow of the Ralph Bunche Institute, City University of New York) |
| Commentator： | Sukehiro Hasegawa (President, Global Peacebuilding Association of Japan; former UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Western Samoa, Rwanda and Timor-Leste) |
| Moderator： | Ai Kihara-Hunt (Associate Professor, Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo) |
| Language： | English |
| Materials： | To be handed out at the venue. |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), Research Center for Sustainable Development, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), Research Center for African Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
| Supporters： | Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) |
HSP Seminar (#230) “Rwanda –Achievements and Challenges”
| Description： | The seminar aims at providing our students and participants a precious opportunity to deepen their understanding on the socio-economic development that the Republic of Rwanda has achieved in the last few decades, and challenges it is facing. Her Excellency Ms. Venitia Sebudandi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda will make the key note speech. Two discussants will then provide perspectives from their professional experience with the United Nations and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) respectively.
There will be questions and answers time at the end. The seminar is open to the public. |
| Date： | May, 31, 2017 18:45 – 20:15 |
| Venue： | Bldg. 18 ,4th floor, Collaboration Room 1, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Her Excellency Ms. Venetia SEBUDANDI (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda, Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda) |
| Commentator： | Prof. Sukehiro Hasegawa (former United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste)
Mr. Tomoyuki Naito (Senior Advisor for ICT and Development, Japan International Cooperation Agency) |
| Moderator： | Prof. Yasunobu Sato (Professor, Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo; Director, Research Center for Sustainable Peace) |
| Language： | English |
| Materials： | To be provided at the venue. |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo
Research Center for African Studies, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo Research Center for Sustainable Development, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo Global Peacebuilding Association of Japan |
Lecture “How to work for the United Nations?”
| Description： | The lecturer will briefly explain the work of various offices and agencies of the United Nations (UN), various modes of employment, how to search for vacancies and how to apply. The lecture will be based on the lecturer’s experience at various offices and agencies of the United Nations in different modes of employment, and the previous involvement in selection of personnel.
After the lecture, HSP Seminar on the Project of Compilation and Documentation on Refugees and Migrants will begin at 18:00. |
| Date： | May, 9, 2017（Tue）17:30 – 18:00 |
| Venue： | Collaboration Room 1, Bldg. 18, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Ai Kihara-Hunt (Associate Professor, University of Tokyo) |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor, University of Tokyo) |
| Language： | Japanese /English |
| Materials： | Provided at the venue. |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#229) “Explanation of Country of Origin Information (COI) Data Base Project by CDR”, “Comparison and Analysis over Syrian Asylum Applicants’ Applicability to the Refugee Convention and Cases in Japan”.
| Description： | See Japanese Description |
| Date： | May 9, 2017 18:00-18:30, 18:45-20:30 |
| Venue： | Bldg. 18, 4th floor, “collaboration room 1”, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Miki Arima (CDR Resercher)
Yuichi Sekiya (Associate Professor, University of Tokyo) Satoshi Yamamoto (Special Appointed Lecturer of University of Mongolia) |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor of the University of Tokyo, Director of the Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP)) |
| •Language： | Japanese |
| •Materials： | See Japanese Description |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Centre for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Human Security Forum (HSF) |
The HSP Admission Guidance Session (May 27, 2017)
The HSP Admission Guidance Session will be held as follows. Prospective students are encouraged to come and find more about the HSP.
- Date: May 27 (Sat.), 2017, 13:00-
- Venue: Hall in Bldg.18 (Map),
- Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo (in front of the East Exit of the Komaba-Todaimae Station on the Keio Inokashira Line)
Registration is not required.
Note: Explanation and instruction will be given in Japanese.
HSP Seminar (#228) “UN’s Major Issues that Become Apparent from the Research on the Individual Criminal Accountability of UN Police Personnel and the Field Experience of Domestic Police Reform”
| Description： | This seminar discusses fundamental issues that the UN faces, which became apparent through two different experiences of the lecturer. One is her research on the individual criminal accountability of UN police personnel, and the other is her work experience in the domestic police reform at the UN Office of the High-Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal.
１．United Nations Peace Operations have police components called the UN Police. UN Police personnel are police personnel generally seconded from the UN’s Member States, who operate within UN Peace Operations. They work on establishing the rule of law in the host State, but at times they commit crimes. Are UN’s mechanisms that address criminal accountability effective? An analysis is made through raw data and the examination of its internal mechanisms. Jurisdiction and immunity are often cited as obstacles for addressing accountability, but to what extent do they obstruct prosecutions? The States’ and the UN’s duty to investigate and prosecute is examined under International Human Rights Law.
２．The lecturer worked on police reform, in particular on police curriculum reform at the UN Office of the High-Commissioner for Human Rights. Nepal is a main provider of UN police personnel. In Nepal, which the UN relies on for the provision of police personnel, how are police personnel trained and selected for UN Peace Operations?
These two topics have common issues. The lecturer raises these fundamental issues of the UN that become apparent through her analysis.
Questions and answers and discussion follow after the lecture.
This seminar is open to the public. |
| Date： | April 26, 2017（Wed）18 :45 – 20:15 |
| Venue： | Bldg. 18, 4F, Collaboration Room 1, Komaba Campus, University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer： | Ai Kihara-Hunt (Associate Professor, University of Tokyo) |
| Moderator： | Yasunobu Sato (Professor, University of Tokyo) |
| Language： | Japanese |
| Materials： | Available on site |
| Organizers： | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP) |
| Co-organizers： | Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
