INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

1. PURPOSE

The symposium invites speakers from various fields committed to the issue and to build strong network among the experts, public officials, law enforcers, NGO, academics dealing with the issue of trafficking in person. The symposium also aims to advance the better understanding of the issue by the general public.

2. ORGANIZERS

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
National Women's Education Center (NWEC)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)

3. COOPERATION

Japan Network Against Trafficking in Persons (JNATIP)

4. VENUE

U Thant Conference Hall, United Nations University

5. DATE

February 25, 2006 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

6. PARTICIPANTS

Concerned national/local government officials, international affairs officers, embassy officers, women's center employees, DV councilors, NGO, academics, students, and those who have interest in this issue.

7. APPLICATION

Please apply from the NWEC homepage or download the fax application form.
You will receive the admission note in return. There may not be able to give admission due to circumstatnces.

8. DEAD LINE

February 20, 2006 (February 16, 2006 for Nursery Care)

9. ADMISSION

Admission note will be sent upon receipt of application.
Please bring the note to the reception.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

National Women's Education Center of Japan (NWEC)
Trafficking Symposium Secretariat
728 Sugaya Ranzan-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 355-0292
TEL: 0493-62-6711 (ext. 2308, 2306)
FAX: 0493-62-9034
URL: http://www.nwec.jp/English/
Email: rese@nwec.jp

11. FEES

(1) Entrance Fee

Free

(2) Childcare

Childcare will be provided for children between 3 to 9 years old for minimum fee.
Please contact for the details. Entry must arrive by February 16, 2006.

12. PROGRAM

Section 1: Current Situation and Measures to Combat Trafficking in Persons

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Opening Session

Remarks: - Professor Akiko Yamanaka, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan; - Ms. Mayumi Moriyama, Member of House of Representatives

Statements

Speakers: - Mr. Richard Danziger, Head of Counter Trafficking Division, International Organization for Migration; - Video showing; - Ms. Keiko Otsu, Director of HELP Asian Women's Shelter, Joint Representative of Japan Network Against Trafficking In Persons (JNATIP); - Mr. Toru Ogino, Counsellor, Cabinet Secretariat

Section 2: Panel Discussions

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 1: International Cooperation to Eradicate Trafficking In Persons

[Panelists]

Mr. Aipchart Suribunya, Superintendent, Royal Thai Police
Ms. Lina Maria Arbelaez, Former Adviser of the Minister of Interior and Justice, Colombia
Mr. Tuyoshi Iguchi, Chief Superintendent and Director of the Consumer and Environmental Protection Division, Community Safety Bureau, National Police Agency, Japan
Mr. Richard Danziger, Head of Counter Trafficking Division, International Organization for Migration
Ms. Kristiina Kangaspunta, Officer in Charge of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

[Facilitator]

Dr. Takahiro Shinyo, Ambassador and Director General, Global Issues Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

3:20 pm - 4:50 pm
Session 2: Towards the Establishment of Bases for Women's Empowerment and its International Network