Open Seminar on Counter-Trafficking


Preventing trafficking
in human beings:
Lessons learnt, best practices and new perspectives

Thursday 28 Sep 2006

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Information in Japanese→

This seminar will bring together experts on human trafficking issues from various international organizations for sharing experiences on "prevention" both in the country of origin and destination. It will focus on awareness raising activities on human-trafficking and related issues such as gender, migration issues, youth education, etc.

The seminar will also contribute to the enhancement of understanding on human trafficking among Japanese public, and as well, Japanese organizations working in countries from which trafficked victims to Japan originate.

Thursday 28 Sep 2006
9:30am - 5:00pm
(lunch break 12:30 - 2:00pm)
International Conference Hall, 17th floor, Building No.2
Sophia University
7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo >>map


Organized by
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Sophia University and
International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Supported by
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Women's Education Center (NWEC) and
Japan Network Against Trafficking in Persons (JNATIP)

All are invited to attend

Programme

 English-Japanese simultaneous interpretation available.

Registration 9:00 - 9:30am

Morning Sessions 9:30am - 12:30pm

  • Opening remarks
    Prof. Linda Grove, Vice President of Academic Exchange, Sophia University

  • Session1 Overview of key elements of counter-trafficking measures leading towards prevention
    Mr. Akihiko Uchikawa, Director, International Organized Crime Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Mr. Richard Danziger, Head of Counter Trafficking Division, IOM
    Ms. Kristiina Kangaspunta, Chief, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, UNODC
    　　
  • Session 2 Raising awareness on trafficking in persons
    - Ms. Miho Watanabe, Researcher, Office of Research and International Affairs, National Women's Education Center (NWEC)
    "A Role of National Women's Education Center in Promoting Awareness Raising of Human Trafficking"
    - Ms. Emanuela Calabrini, Human Rights Officer, United Nations DAW/DESA
    "Overview of the Secretary-General's In-depth Study on All Forms of Violence against Women"
    Examples of awareness raising material followed by discussion


Afternoon sessions 2：00pm - 5：00pm
  • Session 3 Addressing root causes in the countries of origin and destination
    - Ms. Yoko Yoshida, Lawyer and Co-chair of Japan Network Against Trafficking In Persons (JNATIP)
    "A Role of NGOs for Preventing Human Trafficking"
    - Ms. Karolina Lindholm-Billing, Legal Officer, Protection Operation and Legal Advice Section, Division of International Protection Services, UNHCR
    "Can victims, or potential victims of trafficking be refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees?"
    - Mr Roger Plant, ILO
    "The role of labour institutions in the prevention of trafficking"

  • Session 4 Does prevention work? Presentation followed by discussion
    - Ms Archana Tamang, Chief, Women's Human Rights and Human Security Unit, UNIFEM
    “UNIFEM: Anti Trafficking Innovations"
    - Ms. Kiyoko Ikegami, Director, UNFPA Tokyo Office
    "Preventing Trafficking in Human Beings: One Girl's Story and How UNFPA Made a Difference - UNFPA Keeping Girls Safe from Traffickers"
    - Ms. Karin Landgren, Chief, Child Protection, Programme Division, UNICEF New York Headquarters
    "Preventing Child Trafficking: An Assessment from South Eastern Europe"

  • Closing remarks
    Mr. Akio Nakayama, Head of Special Liaison Mission in Tokyo, IOM