Refugee Film Festival Partners Screening & Talk Mukwege: A Doctor Struggles in the ‘Worst Place in the World for Women’
| Title | Refugee Film Festival Partners Screening & Talk Mukwege: A Doctor Struggles in the ‘Worst Place in the World for Women’ Refugees” talk about refugee issues and efforts in Japan and around the world & film screening and talk seminar to learn about our responsibility for “Sexual Violence in Conflict |
| Descriptions | “Mukwege: A Doctor Struggles in the ‘Worst Place in the World for Women'” will be screened on Sunday, January 7, from 12:50 to 17:00 at the University of Tokyo Komaba Campus Building No. 18 Hall. As a partner of the UNHCR Refugee Film Festival, we will screen “Mukwege: A Doctor Struggles in the ‘Worst Place in the World for Women’,” which focuses on sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country that has been invisible for decades. Refugees” will talk about refugee issues and efforts in Japan and the world, and a film screening and talk seminar will be held to learn about our responsibility for “sexual violence in conflict”. This event is planned and managed by students of the University of Tokyo.
12:30- Doors open, Registration Part I: “Refugees” talk about refugee issues and initiatives in Japan and around the world |
| Date | 7th (Sun) Jan, 2024, 12:50 – 17:00 (doors open 12:30) |
| Venue | Hall, Bldg. 18, Komaba Campus, The University of Tokyo |
| Panelists | Khadiza Begum (Learning support for Rohingya women and children in Tatebayashi City / Assistant Manager of Shared Digital Center / Refugee consultant for “EmPATHy”) Anas Hijazi (from Syria / Co-president of “EmPATHy” / President of “Japan Bridge”) Souzan Husseini (Syrian / Doctoral Student, Waseda University / Co-chair of EmPATHy / Member of Japan Bridge Steering Committee) Masako Yonekawa (Researcher, International Peace Research Institute, Meiji Gakuin University / Co-president, NPO RITA-Congo / Former Director, UNHCR Goma (Eastern Congo)) Shinichi Takasaki, Representative of International Labour Organization (ILO) in Japan Kuniko Inoguchi (Executive Director, UNHCR Parliamentary Caucus / Member of the House of Councillors) |
| Language | Mainly Japanese |
| Registration form | Form |
| Web site | Web site |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo |
| Sponsors | Non-Profit Organization “Human Security Forum” (HSF) Fast Retailing Co. |
| Supporter | Japan for UNHCR |
| Notes | This event is planned and managed by students of the University of Tokyo. |
(日本語) 第309回HSP連続セミナー「地域創生・SDGｓ実学概論」（2023年11月20日〜23日）
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(日本語) 【関連告知】第８回「アフリカ政策パネル：中国のアフリカ政策の動向」（オンライン開催）
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HSP Seminar (#308)”Human Rights 75 and Universal Values”(Nov 1st, 2023)
| Title | Human Rights 75 and Universal Values |
| Descriptions | On the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR), we will welcome Ms. Nada Al-Nashif, UN Deputy High Commisioner for Human Rights. Deputy High Commissioner will introduce UDHR75 inititatives, and discuss global human rights challenges, how UN Office of the High Comminsioner for Human Rights (UN-OHCHR) is working on these issues, and how the universal values in the UDHR can guide us into facing these challenges in the future. There is time for Q and A. If the number of registered participants exceeds the capacity of the room, we may give prioity to students at the University of Tokyo. |
| Date | 1st (Wed) Nov, 2023, 17:30 – 19:00 |
| Venue | Collaboration Room 1, 4th floor, Building 18 (map), Komaba Campus, The University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer | Ms. Nada Al-Nashif (UN Deputy High Commisioner for Human rights) |
| Moderator | Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt (Professor, Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo) |
| Language | English(with Japanese translation) |
| Materials | Available upon registration and in the event |
| Registration form | Form |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizers | UN Office of the High Comminsioner for Human Rights (UN-OHCHR), Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), The University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#307) “Promoting Business Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar: Lessons from Japan” (Oct 26th, 2023)
| Title | Promoting Business Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar: Lessons from Japan |
| Descriptions | The Hernan Santa Cruz Dialogues series brings together scholars, economists, politicians, and members of civil society in conversation around the importance of a Human Rights Enhancing Economy, touching upon themes including environmental sustainability, gender justice, corporate accountability, and subnational actors. The theme for the October webinar is “Promoting Business Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar: Lessons from Japan.” Panelists in this webinar will discuss how the event altered the approaches and perspectives of both Japanese and other multinational companies in promoting a human rights-based economy in the country. |
| Date | 26th (Thu) Oct, 2023, 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Venue | Online |
| Lecturer | Prof. Surya Deva (UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development) Mr.Romain Caillaud (SIPA Partners) Dr. Htwe Htwe Thein (Curtin University) |
| Moderator | Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt (Professor, Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo) |
| Language | English |
| Materials | Available upon registration and in the event |
| Registration form | Form |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizers | United Nations Human Rights Office of The High Commisioner (UN-OHCHR) Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), The University of Tokyo International Law Training and Research Hub |
The Recording of the HSP Admission Guidance Session
We held the 2nd HSP Admission Guidance Session on Oct. 7, 2023.
You can watch the recording of the session below until Oct. 20 (Fri.).
Note: The session was held in Japanese.
(日本語) 【関連告知】第７回「アフリカ政策パネル」開催
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The HSP Admission Guidance Session (Oct. 7, 2023)
The HSP Admission Guidance Session will be held as follows. Prospective students are encouraged to come and find more about the HSP.
- Date: October 7 (Sat.), 2023, 15:00-17:00
- Venue: Online (Zoom)
If you would like to join the session, please fill out the form below and press send till October 5 (Thurs.). Registration Form On October 6 (Fri.), we will send the link to the registered addresses. If you do not receive an email until 23:00 on October 6, please contact HSP (hsp-toiawase [at] hsp.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp) by email. Note: Explanation and instruction will be given in Japanese.
(日本語) 【中止】HSP共催講演会「アルジェ～東京 友情の政治学」（2023年9月16日）
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Symposium supported by HSP, UTCMES Public Symposium “The History of UNRWA and the Palestine issue”
| Title | Symposium supported by HSP, UTCMES Public Symposium “The History of UNRWA and the Palestine issue”” |
| Descriptions | The Univerisity of Tokyo Human Security Program(HSP), in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (UTCMES) will hold a public symposium titled “The History of UNRWA and the Palestine issue: Marking the 70th Anniversary of Japan’s support to Palestine Refugees”. This event is also co-organized by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Anyone can pariticipate for free. We would appreciate your willingness to join in this event. Additionally, online paticipation via Zoom is also available. |
| Date | July 29th (Sat), 2023, 14:00 – 16:30 |
| Venue | Hall, Building 18 (map), Komaba Campus, The University of Tokyo Or online via Zoom |
| Keynote Speaker | Akihiro Seita (Director of Health Programme, UNRWA) |
| Speakers | Keiko Sakai (Chiba University) Aiko Nishikida（Keio University） Chie Ezaki（National Defense Academy of Japan） |
| Moderator | Chiki Ogiue (Critic/ Radio Personality) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Fee | Free |
| Seating Capacity | 200 |
| To register | UNRWA |
| Organizers | United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) The Univerisity of Tokyo Center for Middle Eastern Studies (UTCMES) |
| Supporters | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo Research Center for Sustainable Peace(RCSP), The University of Tokyo Research Center for Sustainable Development(RCSD), The University of Tokyo |
The Recording of the HSP Admission Guidance Session [closed]
We held the 1st HSP Admission Guidance Session on Jun. 3, 2023.
You can watch the recording of the session below until Jun. 20 (Tue.).
Note: The session was held in Japanese.
The recording has been closed.
Symposium co-organised by HSP “Collaborating with culturally diverse people- Cultural Diversity Index Symposium promoting cultural diversity” (Jun. 16, 2023)
| Title | Symposium co-organised by HSP “Collaborating with culturally diverse people- Cultural Diversity Index Symposium promoting cultural diversity” |
| Descriptions | Last year, the University of Tokyo, Tsukuba University, and Living in Peace, the certified nonprofit organization, conducted research on the challenges in employment for the second generation of immigrants and refugees in Japan, from the perspectives of both applicants and companies.
Based on the research findings, the Employment Subcommittee of Welcome Japan has developed Cultural Diversity Index, serving as a guideline for employment, retention, and internal and external communication. This index aims to assist both companies that currently employ people with diverse backgrounds and those that would like to do so. We’ll release the index at this Symposium and discuss how it will be used in practice. |
| Date | June, 16th, 2023（Fri）19:00 – 21:00 |
| Venue | SHIBUYA QWS Scramble Hall Online: Zoom Webinar |
| Keynote Speaker | Yiqun Gong（Representative Director of the certified NPO Living in Peace） |
| Speakers | Masahiro Tada (President & CEO, PERSOL Global Workforce Co., Ltd.) Fumiko Takahashi (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo) Mikako Inamasu (Fellow Consultant, HR Institute Co., Ltd.) |
| Moderator | Yuki Sasao (Consultant at HR Institute Co., Ltd.) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Fee | Free |
| Seating Capacity | 100 |
| To register | Peatix site |
| Organizers | Certified NPO Living in Peace |
| Co-organizers | Graduate Program on Human Security, University of Tokyo (HSP), Research Center for Sustainable Peace, Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo | Supporters | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Japan Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. |
HSP Seminar (#306) “The Global Humanitarian Landscape: Challenges and opportunities, and the value of coordination” (June 6th, 2023)
| Title | The Global Humanitarian Landscape: Challenges and opportunities, and the value of coordination |
| Descriptions | We will welcome Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA is within the UN Secretariat, responsible for coordinating humanitarian assistance. She will discuss OCHA’s work around the globe, challenges faced and the value of coordination. This seminar is primarily for students and junior researchers/practitioners. |
| Date | 6th (Tue)June, 2023, 17:30 – 18:30 |
| Venue | collaboration Room 1, 4th floor, Building 18 (map), Komaba Campus, The University of Tokyo |
| Lecturer | Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator |
| Moderator | Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt (Professor, Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo) |
| Language | English |
| Materials | Available upon registration and in the event |
| Registration form | Google Form |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizers | Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), The University of Tokyo International Law Training and Research Hub |
The HSP Admission Guidance Session (Jun. 3, 2023)
The HSP Admission Guidance Session will be held as follows. Prospective students are encouraged to come and find more about the HSP.
- Date: June 3 (Sat.), 2023, 11:00-13:00
- Venue: Online (Zoom)
If you would like to join the session, please fill out the form below and press ‘send’ (送信) till June 1 (Thurs.).
Registration Form
On June 2 (Fri.), we will send the link to the registered addresses.
If you do not receive an email until 23:00 on June 2, please contact HSP (hsp-toiawase [at] hsp.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp) by email.
Note: Explanation and instruction will be given in Japanese.
HSP Seminar (#305) “Seminar series on International Humanitarian Law” (May. 18 , 19 , and 26, 2023)
| Title | Seminar series on International Humanitarian Law |
| Descriptions | International Humanitarian Law, which protects people in times of armed conflict, is becoming increasingly important as many armed conflicts around the world are becoming more complex and claim more civilian lives. This seminar series will discuss the basics of International Humanitarian Law. After the completion of this seminar series, there will be a selection of team members to represent the University of Tokyo at the International Humanitarian Law Moot Court and Role Play Competitions. Those who do not intend to participate in the competitions are also welcome to attend, and in that case, you can participate in any number of the three seminars. Those who wish to participate in the competitions are encouraged to attend all seminars. The maximum number of people will be 50, and the students from The University of Tokyo have priority to make the reservation for the seminars. |
| Date | 18 (Thu), 19 (Fri), and 26 (Fri) May 2023, 18:45-20:15 |
| Venue | Zoom meeting (Registration necessary by 16 May at Google Form) |
| Lecturer | Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt (Professor, Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo) |
| Language | English |
| Materials | To be distributed at the event. |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizers | Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), The University of Tokyo International Law Training and Research Hub |
HSP Seminar (#304) “Myanmar and the Future of Human Security” (Apr. 28, 2023)
| Title | Myanmar and the Future of Human Security |
| Descriptions | The reversal of democratization in Myanmar due to a military coup, and the repression of citizens who resist through the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) has continued for over two years, and the situation continues to worsen. In this seminar, we will consider what is necessary in this situation to ensure human security. This is a question not only for the Human Security Program (HSP) of the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, which advocates for Human Security, but also for the Japanese government and the international community, with the United Nations at its core.
Due to current global events, including the situation in Ukraine, it is difficult to maintain the attention of international society towards Myanmar. However, for Japan, an Asian country, Myanmar is a familiar and deeply-rooted issue that invokes historical responsibility. In 2013, Aung San Suu Kyi, a symbolic figure of democratization, gave a lecture at the University of Tokyo, speaking of her determination for democratization and providing a passionate message to the people of Japan. (todai.tv) As a result of hasty globalization, the world remains divided and conflicted, and the number of refugees and internally displaced persons is breaking records every year. With the cooperation of HSP colleagues who aim to tackle global issues, and the Department of Area Studies, which focuses on history, culture, society, economy, politics, legal norms, languages, geography, international relations, etc. of global regions, we discuss the future of Human Security. Alongside refugees from Myanmar and other countries, we invite you to directly hear their unheard voices, see from a bird’s eye or ant’s eye view, and take this opportunity for us to think, consider, and act together. |
| Date | 28 April (Fri.) 2023, 17:30-19:00 |
| Venue | Collaboration Room 1, Building 18, University of Tokyo Komaba Campus |
| Lecturer | Professor Yasunobu Sato (Professor Emeritus, Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), University of Tokyo) |
| Commentators | Professor Moriyuki Hoshino (Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), University of Tokyo) Professor Masaru Tonomura (Department of Area Studies, The University of Tokyo) |
| Moderator | Professor Ai Kihara-Hunt (Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Materials | To be distributed at the event, if necessary. |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizer | Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), University of Tokyo |
HSP Seminar (#303) “Two Years After the Myanmar Coup: Regional Perspectives on Human Security” (Mar. 21, 2023)
| Title | Two Years After the Myanmar Coup: Regional Perspectives on Human Security |
| Descriptions | On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military—known as the Tatmadaw—orchestrated a coup d’état that plunged the country into an economic and political crisis. Since the coup, Myanmar’s economy has shrunk by more than fifteen-percent, more civilians than ever-before have been internally displaced or become refugees, and human security continues to be under threat. In recognition of the 2nd anniversary of the coup, the Graduate Program on Human Security and the Research Center for Sustainable Peace at UTokyo will host a panel of experts from different countries within the Indo-Pacific to discuss the prolonged impact of the coup on Myanmar and the regional stability of surrounding countries. Invited experts will provide remarks, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A session. |
| Date | 21 March (Tue) 2023, 15:00-17:30 |
| Venue | Bldg. 18 (Map), Komaba Campus, The University of Tokyo & Online (pre-registration required by the day before) |
| Lecturers | Mr. Scot Marciel (Former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar) Mr. Kasit Piromya (Former Foreign Minister of Thailand) Ms. Adelina Kamal (Former Director of the ASEAN AHA Centre) Mr. Gautam Mukhopadhaya (Former Indian Ambassador to Myanmar) Mr. Thomas Daniel (Senior Fellow, ISIS (Malaysia)) |
| Moderator | Mr. Sam Baron (Visiting researcher, Research Center for Sustainable Peace, the University of Tokyo) |
| Language | English |
| Materials | To be distributed to registered participants |
| Organizer | Graduate Program on Human Security (HSP), The University of Tokyo |
| Co-organizer | Research Center for Sustainable Peace (RCSP), Institute of Advanced Global Studies (IAGS), The University of Tokyo |
| Notes | Registration link here: https://forms.gle/Sfio87vB2FupbBf6A |
