INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
ON
TRAFFICKING OF WOMEN TO JAPAN
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The Asia Foundation, in co-operation with the International Labor Organization and with the help of the Japan CSO Network will host a symposium on the serious, but largely ignored problem of trafficking of women to Japan. This symposium is aimed at increasing awareness within Japan of the role that Japan plays as a destination country in the spread of international trafficking in persons.
The trafficked women come from countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, and more recently from Colombia, Russia and Eastern Europe. The symposium will provide an opportunity for the airing of views on trafficking in persons from various perspectives: NGOs assisting trafficked victims, law-enforcement agencies, the diplomatic community and policy-makers.
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| T I M E |
| January 22, 2003 Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| P L A C E |
United Nations University, U Thant International Conference Hall
5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
(5min walk from Omotesando subway station B2 exit, 8min from Shibuya station)
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| KEYNOTE SPEAKER |
| H.E. Kasit Piromya, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan |
| PANELISTS (in alphabetical order) |
Rieko Aoki, social worker, Center for Health and Rights of Migrants (CHARM), Japan
Kinsey Dinan, policy analyst, NCCP, Columbia University, USA
Mitsuko Horiuchi, Special Regional Advisor on Gender Issues, Director, ILO Tokyo Branch Office
Masako Owaki, member, House of Councilors, Social Democratic Party, Japan
Keiko Otsu, director, Asian Women's Shelter HELP, Japan
Omaira Rivera, social worker, Embassy of Colombia
Yoko Yoshida, lawyer, member of Kyoto YWCA-Asian People Together (APT), Japan
National Police Agency, Director, Community Safety Bureau, Japan (name to be announced later) |
Admission free. Simultaneous English/Japanese/Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Those interested in attending are requested to contact The Asia Foundation, Japan office by e-mail or fax providing your name, affiliation (title), e-mail and phone & FAX Nos.
The Asia Foundation, Japan office
Tel:03-3441-8291 / e-mail:general@tafjapan.org / fax:03-3442-3320 |
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