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Annual Joint Symposium on Migration
• Date/Time
10:00 - 13:00, 28 August 2008 (Thursday)
• Venue
Elisabeth Rose Hall (5F), the United Nations University in Tokyo
5-53-70, Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 >>map
*7 minutes walk from JR Shibuya Station
*5 minutes walk from Metro Omote-sando Station Exit B2 (Ginza- line/Hanzo-mon-
line/Chiyoda-line)
• Organizers
International Labor Organization (ILO), International Organization for Migration
(IOM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations
University (UNU)
• Language
Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation provided)
Admission
Free. Open to the public (prior registration required).
Agenda
• Welcoming Remarks
Professor Govindan Parayil, Vice-Rector, UNU
• Opening Remarks
Mr. Shinichi Hasegawa, Director, ILO
• Keynote Speech
Mr. Hidenao Nakagawa, Member of the House of Representatives, Former Secretary-
General, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
• Presentations
- Mr. Yoji Tatsui, Executive Director, Department of Nonregular Employment,
Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO)
- Prof. Yasuyuki Kitawaki, Center for Multilingual Multicultural Education and
Research, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
- Mr. Akio Nakayama, Representative, Head of Special IOM Liaison Mission in
Tokyo
• Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Prof. Nana Oishi, Associate Professor, International Christian University
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• Panelists:
- Mr. Hangnyeon Chang, Attorney at Law, Midori Kyodo Law Office
- Prof. Angello Ishi, Associate Professor, Musashi University
- Ms. Marip Seng Bu, Secretary General, Kachin National Organization-Japan /
Coordinator, Kachin Women’s Association in Japan
- Ms. Flavia Tyemi Yanase, Student, International Christian University
• Q&A
• Closing Remarks
Mr. Saburo Takizawa, Representative, UNHCR
Issues to be discussed:
• What is the context in which the proposal of the leading politicians made?
• What are the common problems faced and overcome by the local municipalities with
the high number of foreign residents including refugees?
• What are the common problems to be solved at workplaces for foreign workers?
• What are the major issues concerning the Korean and Chinese residents in Japan?
• What are the major issues concerning the Brazilian communities in Japan?
• What are the major issues concerning refugees in Japan?
How can the "old comers", "new comers", refugees and the host communities interact and
learn from each other to overcome problems and contribute to mutual benefits?
Attendance Registration is over due to the limited capacity of the venue. Your
understanding is appreciated.
Fore more information
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Tel: 03-3595-2487
Email: iomtokyo@iom.int
Source: http://www.iomjapan.org/
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