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Symposium “Refugee Issues ― Calling Out to the World’s Conscience”

Date：
Jun.14(Tue),2016    16:40 ー 18:40
Venue：
Doshisha Chapel, Imadegawa Campus, Doshisha University

Speaker

Dr. Naoko Obi (Deputy representative, UNHCR Representation in Japan)

Chair

Prof. Katsuhiro Kohara (School of Theology, Director of the Center for the Study of Conscience, Doshisha University)

Commentators

Prof. Masanori Naito (Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University )

Mr. Khaldoun Hussien (Doctoral Student, School of Theology, Doshisha University)

Supported by

UNHCR Representation in Japan

Summary

History has witnessed people being forcibly displaced from their homes by conflict and persecution. In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of displaced people, many of whom are Syrian refugees. Countries in Europe are now divided over their refugee policies, and the rise of new xenophobia catches our attention. How should we face this problem of great complexity, to which we don’t even seem to have a clue as yet? In this symposium, we will approach the issue from different angles, giving our full consideration to the current refugee situation.

Admission free; no reservations required.

Center for the Study of Conscience aims to examine “conscience” in contemporary society and to establish the “study of conscience” as an interdisciplinary academic field through the exploration of its possibilities for application and practice. We also aim to disseminate the research findings in Japan and abroad and to establish a new academic community in the field.