cgsonline: June 2012 Archives

Center for Gender Studies & Japan Girard Association Co-hosted Workshop
Trafficking in Persons in Asia: What have we achieved? What are the issues? Raised from the field

The purpose of this workshop is to have in-depth discussions on protection and support of TIP victims. Ms. Somaly Mam, president of Somaly Mam Foundation and founder of AFESIP, and experts in Japan will exchange experiences and knowledge.

Date:
5 July, 2012, 15:00-17:00

Venue:
Alumni House, 2F International Christian University

Language:
English/Japanese

Program
15:00-15:05 Greeting from CGS by Dr. Kazuko Tanaka
15:05-15:10 Message from Ms. Somaly Mam
15:10-15:40 Short presentation
Activities of Somaly Mam Foundation and AFESIP
Activities of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) by Ms. Yumiko Tanaka
Activities of Kamonohashi Project by Mr. Keisuke Motoki
15:40-16:55 Discussions
17:00 Closing of Workshop

Appointment necessary
ktakamatsu@icu.ac.jp

Invitation for Contributions to CGS Journal "Gender and Sexuality" 08

The Center for Gender Studies, International Christian University, welcomes submission of unpublished research papers, research notes and field repots. Articles currently received will be considered for inclusion in the seventh issue scheduled for publication in March 2013.

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2012
Journal Regulations for vol. 08

Launched in 2005, the CGS journal, Gender and Sexuality, is designed to bring together researchers and activists from theoretical and practical collaboration, and to disseminate information from Japan and Asia to the world. It is our hope that this journal will become an innovative, dynamic forum for challenging existing concepts and stimulating lively debate.