On Oct. 3 “Sexual Violence and Protection of Women’s Rights under Armed Conflict”
On Oct. 3 “Sexual Violence and Protection of Women’s Rights under Armed Conflict”
（October 3, 2016）
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In collaboration with
Global Leader Program for Social Design and Management of University of Tokyo, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) will cordially invite Dr. Denis Mukwege who has been tirelessly serving for women victimized by sexual violence in Eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Taking advantage of his visit, SPF is going to host a lecture entitled " Sexual Violence and Protection of Women’s Rights under Armed Conflict” on October 3rd as follows. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, about tragically prevalent challenges under the contemporary conflicts.
- About Dr. Denis Mukwege
- A gynecologist at Panzi Hospital where he established in Bukavu, DRC, in 1998. While having treated more than 40000 women who were victims of sexual violence, he is addressing corelation of the sexual violence and armed conflict. Received a number of awards including UN Human Rights Prize in 2008, The Hilary Clinton Award in 2014 and The Sakharov Prize for the Freedom of Thought in 2014.
- Date & Time
- 14:00-16:00, Monday, October 3, 2016 (Registration will begin at 13:00)
- Venue
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The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Bldg.
1-15-16 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8524,Japan（MAP）
International Conference Room, 11F.
1 min. walk from Exit 4 of Toranomon Station, Ginza Line
- Organizer
- International Project Planning and Development Department, SPF
- Co-organizer
Association on Sexual Violence and Conflict in DR Congo (ASVCC)
- Support
Global Leader Program for Social Design and Management, University of Tokyo
- Program
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On Oct. 3 “Sexual Violence and Protection of Women’s Rights under Armed Conflict”
| 14:00-14:05 |
Opening remarks:
Dr. Hiroyuki Ishi, Counselor for SPF |
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| 14:05-14:15 |
Remarks:
Ass. Prof. Masako Yonekawa, Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Rikkyo University |
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| 14:15-15:00 |
Lecture:
“Sexual Violence and Protection of Women’s Rights under Armed Conflict”
Dr. Denis Mukwege |
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| 15:00-15:10 |
Lecture:
Prof. Kozue Kobayashi, Professor, Graduate School, Doshisha University |
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| 15:10-15:40 |
Panel Discussion:
Moderator:
Ms. Mari Kogiso, Director, International Project Planning and Development Department, SPF
Panelist:
Dr. Denis Mukwege
Prof. Kozue Kobayashi
Ass. Prof. Masako Yonekawa |
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| 15:40-16:00 |
Question and Answer |
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| 16:00 |
Closing |
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- Reservation
- Registration:Please register from this page no later than 17:00 Friday September 30.
- Contact us
- Ms.MASUDA, Ms. MITOME
International Project Planning and Development
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
contact us
Tel: 03-5157-5280
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