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Symposium organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Towards Arc of Freedom and Prosperity: New Developments in Japan's Foreign Policy for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy"

* We have closed our online and fax registration due to capacity limit. Thank you.

Date:

February 24, 2007 (Sat.) 10:00-16:50 (lunch break 11:50-13:00) (Registration starts from 9:30)

Place:

Elizabeth Rose Hall, 5th Floor, United Nations University, Tokyo
5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo >> Map other site

All are invited to attend (Registration required)

Objectives of the Symposium:

The upcoming symposium on February 24, 2007, "Towards Arc of Freedom and Prosperity: New Developments in Japan's Foreign Policy for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy," aims to discuss with academics and professionals how Japan's foreign policy should strive to form the "Arc of Freedom and Prosperity," as well as how Japan's foreign policy could contribute to further protecting and promoting human rights and democracy in the international society.

This symposium is based on Foreign Minister Taro Aso's speech made in November 30, 2006, "Arc of Freedom and Prosperity: Japan's Expanding Diplomatic Horizons," and also the recent trend in the United Nations of "mainstreaming" human rights.

Program

Fee: Free
English - Japanese simultaneous interpretation available

Morning Session 10:00-11:50

Opening Remarks

Ambassador Masato KITERA, Ambassador in charge of United Nations Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Panel 1: Towards Arc of Freedom and Prosperity

<Moderator>
Ambassador Masato KITERA, Ambassador in charge of United Nations Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
<Panelists>
Mr. Hisayoshi INA, Columnist / Vice Chair of the Editorial Board, Nikkei Inc.
Professor Yuichi HOSOYA, Faculty of Law, Keio University
Professor Shigeo MUTSUSHIKA, Graduate School of International Relations, University of Shizuoka
Professor Koji MURATA, International Security Studies, Department of Political Science, Doshisha University

Afternoon Session
Panel 2: 13:00-14:40 Panel 3: 15:00-16:40

Panel 2: Japan's Human Rights Diplomacy and the United Nations

<Moderator>
Ambassador Fumiko SAIGA, Ambassador in charge of Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
<Rapporteurs>
Professor Nisuke ANDO, Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University, Former Member and Chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights Committee under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Ms. Mikiko OTANI, Lawyer, Alternate Representative of Japan to the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee
Dr. Yoriko MEGURO, Professor of Sociology, Sophia University, Representative of Japan to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Professor Yozo YOKOTA, Professor of International Law, Chuo Law School, Special Adviser to the Rector of the United Nations University, Member of the United Nations Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

Panel 3: As the "Escort Runner" to Young Democracies

<Moderator>
Ambassador Masato KITERA, Ambassador in charge of United Nations Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
<Panelists>
Mr. Michiya KUMAOKA, Director, Japan International Volunteer Center (JVC),
Secretary-General, People's Forum on Cambodia (PEFOCJ),
Vice-Chairperson, Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC),
Project Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo
Ms. Kyoko KUWAJIMA, Group Director, Group I, Social Development Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Mr. Motoo NOGUCHI (Attendance to be confirmed),
Professor (Senior Prosecutor), United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI), Ministry of Justice,
Senior Attorney, International Legal Affairs Division, International Legal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
International Judge, the Supreme Court Chamber, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Professor Ryokichi HIRONO, Professor Emeritus, Seikei University,
President, Committee to Aid Democracy for Peace Building (ADP Committee)

Closing Remarks

Ambassador Fumiko SAIGA, Ambassador in charge of Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

Registration

(* We have closed our online and fax registration due to capacity limit. Thank you.)

We will accept registrations by e-mail or fax.

  • E-mail Registration

    Please put "Symposium" in the subject line as and send the registration form (PDF, WORD) to the following e-mail address.

    Email: symposium@bilingualgroup.co.jp

  • Fax Registration

    Please fill in the registration form (PDF, WORD) and send it to the following fax number:

  • Deadline for registration: 17:00, February 22, 2007
  • The Secretariat will not contact you to confirm your registration. Admission limited to 110 attendants, so if you cannot be accommodated we will contact you and appreciate your cooperation.

* Personal data submitted to us will be properly administered and used for the sole purpose of the management of this conference.

* Please allow us adequate time to check your name on the day. Please follow the instructions given by the staff at the venue. In extreme cases we may decline admission or ask you to leave.

* No parking space is available in the United Nations University. Please make use of public transportation.

Inquiries regarding this Symposium:

Secretariat:
Tel: 03-3263-1345 (weekdays 9:30 -18:00, until 17:00, February 24)
Fax: 03-3263-1264
Email: symposium@bilingualgroup.co.jp

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