Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Peace and Human Rights: Dialog and Imagination
DMG MORI CO., LTD.
In today's society, which is more divided than ever, human-to-human dialog can bring an end to human conflicts. With speakers who have faced the world's division at the frontline and reflected on Japan's peace from global perspectives, we will discuss the importance of dialog and imagination.
Discussion
- Promotion of women's participation and advancement
- Gender equality
- Poverty
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.08.05[Tue]
11:00 ～ 12:00
(Venue Open 10:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
In today's society, peace and human rights, which the world has strived for, are under considerable, unprecedented threats.
Human conflicts are always caused by humans, and therefore human dialog may be able to provide solutions.
We continue to believe in the power of dialog and imagination of each person as we all play a role in changing history. Solving conflicts begins with noticing small misunderstandings around us, asking questions, discussing the issue, and changing our awareness and society. For that, we need to consider, respect, and listen to others, find common grounds, and look for breakthroughs.
In this program, together with experts, we will discuss the importance of dialog and imagination and communicate it to the world.
Cast
Moderator
Kaoru Nemoto
United Nations Information Centre (UNIC)
Nemoto joined UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) in 1996. In her career at UNHCR till end 2011, she was active in the field to assist and protect refugees as well as in developing policies and managing fund-raising from the private sector at the Geneva headquarters. Nemoto also worked as spokeswoman for WFP (World Food Program) and Executive Director at Japan Association for UNHCR. She assumed her current position in August 2013. From September 2016 through June 2024, she was a member of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Promotion Roundtable, established by the Japanese Government. She received the “Person of the Year Award” of the Public Relations Society of Japan for the year 2021, praised for her work on promoting UN activities and the importance of SDGs.
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Sahel Rosa
Sahel Rosa was born in Iran, moved to Japan at the age of 8, and learned Japanese from the principal of the elementary school she attended. She made her debut as a radio DJ on J-WAVE. She has received numerous awards at film festivals for her performances in which she was a leading actress. Recently, she has expanded her creative activities as a stage and movie director, among others. In addition to entertainment activities, she has conducted humanitarian efforts, supporting children in refugee camps and orphanages both in Japan and abroad to help children in refugee camps and orphanages. In 2020, she received the Humanitarian Award (an esteemed honor previously awarded to distinguished figures such as actor Harrison Ford and physicist Stephen Hawking) in the United States.
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Peter Barakan
Peter Barakan was born in London, England, in 1951.
After graduating from the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies, Japanese Department, he moved to Japan in 1974 to work at a music publishing company.
He is currently active as a freelance broadcaster, hosting several regular radio programmes, in addition to “Japanology Plus” on NHK World TV.
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Yoichi Watanabe
Yoichi Watanabe has worked as a war photographer since he was a student, covering specifically various conflict zones around the world.
He listens to tragedies in war zones and the raw voices of the people living there and focuses on family ties in extreme situations. He was then embedded in the U.S. Army in the Iraq War (EMBED). The areas he has covered include, other than the Iraq War, Rwandan Civil War, Kosovo Conflict, Chechen War, Somali Civil War, Afghanistan Conflict, Columbia’s left-wing guerrilla liberation front, Sudan, Darfur Conflict, and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Peace and Human Rights: Dialog and Imagination
In today's society, which is more divided than ever, human-to-human dialog can bring an end to human conflicts. With speakers who have faced the world's division at the frontline and reflected on Japan's peace from global perspectives, we will discuss the importance of dialog and imagination.
-
2025.08.05[Tue]
11:00～12:00
(Venue Open 10:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
This programme is scheduled to be live streamed at the Virtual Expo. We will inform you once it is confirmed.
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