International Chrisitan University (ICU) in Tokyo will hold an international symposium entitled "Why Should We Protect Refugees?" in the afternoon on Thursday 27 June.

Prof. Matthew Gibney of the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford, is going to deliver a keynote speech, followed by panel discussions and a Q&A session with audience.

 

Please see more details below and in the attachment.

Please register in advance and spread the word!

 

<Objective of the Symposium>

Refugee protection is currently in a situation of crisis as many global North countries increasingly place barriers in the path of asylum.

Inviting the world-renowned Oxford Professor, Matthew J. Gibney, this symposium tackles the fundamental question from ethical, political, legal, and practical viewpoints, of why wealthy states like Japan and the UK have a responsibility to protect refugees.

 

<When/where/how>

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Time: 12:30 - 16:30 (JST)

Venue: International Conference Room at Dialogue House (2F), ICU Campus

Access: https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/about/access/index.html

Language: English and Japanese (Simultaneous interpretation)

Pre-registration required: Please use the following Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW_HH-ypaamQ3vYqgdOyaBoufZ6yvsz4xHoCX2YsjEMCtzBg/viewform

 

<Programme>

• Title of the Symposium: "Why Should We Protect Refugees?"
• Keynote Speaker: Professor Matthew J. GIBNEY (Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford) * attending in person

 

• Panel Discussion: Moderator - Dr. Brian Aycock (ICU)

Prof. KIHARA-HUNT Ai (University of Tokyo)

Ms. NACKEN Ritsu (Deputy Representative of UNHCR Tokyo Office)

Ms. Luz Maria CARRENO (ICU Rotary Peace Fellow)

 

• General moderator: Dr. HASHIMOTO Naoko (ICU)

 

• If you have any questions, please contact ssri@icu.ac.jp.

 

 

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Naoko Hashimoto-Scalise (MSt, LLM, PhD)

Associate Professor

Department of Politics & International Studies

International Christian University, Tokyo

Email: naokoh@kg8.so-net.ne.jp

 

Research Affiliate, Refugee Law Initiative, Univ of London

 

Refugee Examination/Adjudication Counselor, Ministry of Justice, Japan

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