ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES

“Conflicts and Peace-Building” Event Series

No.48 February 29, 2024

SIIR Symposium: Responsibility to Protect
(Co-hosted by SIIR, The Asia Pacific Centre of the Responsibility to Protect (APR2P) and by the R2P Network of Japan. Sponsored by the Institute for Asia Human Community, Waseda University)

No.47 December 22, 2023

“Stopping the Conflict and Humanitarian Disaster in Gaza: Difficulty of Peace in the Middle East and the Search for a Two-State Solution”
(Hosted by SIIR. Co-Hosted by Institute of Human Security, Sophia University and by the Japan Global Dialogue (NPO). Sponsored by the Sophia Alumni Association)

No.46 December 7, 2023

“Challenges of Ending Wars in the Age of Division: The War in Ukraine and Peacebuilding in Africa”(physical venue: Harvard University)
(Hosted by the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University. Co-hosted by the Ukraine Research Institute at Harvard University, Harvard University Center for African Studies, Sophia Institute of International Relations (SIIR) and by the Sophia Institute for Human Security)

No.45 June 14, 2023

How can Japan, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the United Nations Work Together to Advance their Support for Afghanistan?
(Hosted by Sophia University, Co-hosted by SIIR, Sophia Institute for Human Security, Center for Global Education and Discovery, and by Japan Global Dialogue, Sponsored by the Sophia Alumni Association)

No.44 April 2, 2023

Book Launch Symposium: How to End the War in Ukraine?: The Limits and Possibilities of Peace Mediation
(Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by the Asian Affairs Research Council, Sophia Institute for Human Security, and by Japan Global Dialogue (NGO))

No.43 Feb 17, 2023

SIIR Symposium: “Humanitarian Crisis in Myanmar and the Responsibility to Protect” (Hosted by the Asia-Pacific Center of the Responsibility to Protect (APR2P), SIIR, the R2P Network of Japan, Supported by Supported by the Institute for Asia Human Community (AHC), Organization for Regional and Inter-regional Studies, Waseda University)

No.42 Jan 30, 2022

SIIR Symposium: “How to Advance Cooperation between Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Japan in Assisting Afghanistan” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by the Sophia Institute for Human Security and by Japan Global Dialogue)

No.41 Jan 17, 2023

Special Lecture “Peace Activities in Afghanistan: The Reflections of a Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by the Sophia Institute for Human Security and by Japan Global Dialogue (NPO))

No.40 Dec 16, 2022

SIIR Symposium: “Peace for Everyone: How to Achieve and Maintain Peace” (Hosted by Sophia University and by Ukraine Catholic University, Co-hosted by SIIR)

No.39 Dec 14, 2022

Special Lecture “Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis and How to Support Its Livelihoods” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by Sophia Institute for Human Security and by Center for Global Education)

No.38 Oct 22, 2022

SIIR Symposium: “How Can We End the War in Ukraine?” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by the Sophia Institute for Human Security and by the Center for Global Education and Discovery)

No.37 Oct 12, 2022

SIIR Symposium: “Humanitarian Crisis and Support for Afghanistan: Agriculture, Private Sectors, and Economy” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by Kabul Institute for Peace, Sophia Institute for Human Security and by the Center for Global Education and Discovery)

No.36 Jul 19, 2022

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building”: Seminar 5：the Green Earth Project in Afghanistan and Its Contribution to Peace: Challenges for Carrying on the Work of Dr. Tetsu Nakamura” (Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and by the Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by the Sophia Alumni Association)

No.35 Jul 5, 2022

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building”: Seminar 4：Significance of NGOs’ Activities in Supporting People and Refugees in Conflict Zones” (Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and by the Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by the Sophia Alumni Association)

No.34 Jun 14, 2022

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building”: Seminar 3：JICA’s Efforts at Peacebuilding Support: Seeking for Cooperation with International Organization” (Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and by the Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by the Sophia Alumni Association)

No.33 Jun 3, 2022

SIIR Symposium: “Nutrition Summit and the Role Japan should Play: Seeking for Ways to Cope with Intensifying Global Food Shortage” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by the Sophia Institute for Human Security and by Japan Global Dialogue)

No.32 May 17, 2022

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building”: Seminar 2：Human Security and the Creation of a “Mutually Supportive Society”
(Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and by the Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by tbe Sophia Alumni Association)

No.31 Apr 26, 2022

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building”: Seminar 1：Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Japan’s Foreign Policy
(Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and by the Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by the Sophia Alumni Association)

No.30 Apr 20, 2022

SIIR Symposium: “Challenges of Peacebuilding in South Sudan” (Hosted by SIIR, Co-hosted by the Sophia Institute for Human Security and by Japan Global Dialogue)

No.29 Mar 23, 2022

Book Launch Symposium: “Inclusivity in Mediation and Peacebuilding : UN, Neighboring States and Global Powers”
(Hosted by SIIR, Co-Hosted by Sophia Institute for Human Security, Japan Global Dialogue)

No.28 Feb 18, 2022

SIIR Seminar: Perpetual Humanitarian Crises and the “Responsibility to Protect”: What Can Japan Do?
(Co-hosted by the SIIR, the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, and the R2P Network of Japan; Sponsored by the Institute for Asia Human Community, Waseda University, and by the Research Project on “Humanitarian Crises in Asia and the Responsibility to Protect,” Sophia University)

No.27 Oct 6, 2021

SIIR Seminar: “Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan: Activities of Japanese NGO’s and their Future Prospects
(Co-Hosted by Peace Medical Services, Karez Health and Educational Services, SIIR, Sophia Institute for Human Security, Japan Global Dialogue)

No.26 Jul 6, 2021

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building” Seminar 5: “Memorializing the Scars of Armed Conflicts: From the Career of a Photographer”
(Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by Sophia Alumni Association)

No.25 Jun 8, 2021

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building” Seminar 3: JICA’s Peace Building Efforts: Problems in Building Partnerships with International Organizations
(Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by Sophia Alumni Association)

No.24 Jun 2, 2021

SIIR Seminar “Crisis in Myanmar: What Can Be Done to Stop the Violence”
(Co-hosted by Sophia Institute for Human Security and by Japan Global Dialogue)

No.23 May 18, 2021

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building” Seminar 2
(Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by Sophia Alumni Association)

No.22 May 12, 2021

Seminar Series on “The Afghan Peace Process”: Seminar 2
(Co-Hosted by SIIR, Sophia Institute for Human Security, Kabul Institute for Peace, and by Japan Global Dialogue)

No.21 Apr 27, 2021

Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace-Building”: Seminar 1
(Hosted by the Center for Global Education and Discovery, Sophia University; Co-hosted by SIIR and Sophia Institute for Human Security; Sponsored by Sophia Alumni Association)

No.20 Jan 14, 2021

Seminar Series on “The Afghan Peace Process”
(Co-Hosted by SIIR, Sophia Institute for Human Security, and by Japan Global Dialogue)

No.19 Aug 29, 2019

Nikhil Seth, Hon. Onyoti Adigo Nyikwec, Daisaku Higashi, Takeshi Akamatsu, Samuel Rizk, “Building Bridges for Peace in South Sudan”

No.18 Jul 12, 2019

Daisaku Higashi, Takaki Imai, “Challenges in the South Sudan Peace Process: Thinking about Peace-Building in Africa on the Eve of TICAD 7”

No.13-No.17 Apr 23, May 14, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 2019

Yoko Kamishima, Koichi Yamauchi, Kiyoshi Amada, Takeshi Ishikawa, Kenro Oshidari, Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace Building”

No.12 Jan 12,2019

Seiji Okada, “The Peace Agreement in South Sudan and International Assistance in the Post-Peace-Agreement Phase” (Hosted by Sophia Institute for Human Security, co-hosted by SIIR)

No.11 Nov 6, 2018

Ismail Wais, Masahiko Kiya, with Daisaku Higashi, “Challenges of Peace Process in South Sudan”

No.6-No.10 Apr 24, Jun 5, 19, 26, Jul 17, 2018

Naomi Kawahara, Koji Sakane, Hiroshi Taniyama, Minoru Kiuchi, Tetsuro Fukuyama, Seminar Series on “Human Security and Peace Building”

No.5 Oct 30, 2017

Igor Crnadak, “Bosnia and Herzegovina on the road to EU membership and regional cooperation”

No.4 Nov 20, 2017

Daisaku Higashi, “The Latest Conditions and Challenges for the Peace Process in Syria”

No.3 Apr 21, 2017

Chiyuki Kozuka, “Current Situation and Problems in the Republic of South Sudan—Reports from the Field)

No.2 Jan 6, 2017

Kazuya Ogawa, “Reconstruction and Reconciliation in a Post-Conflict State: The Current Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina: An Ambassador’s Perspective”

No.1 Oct 11, 2016

Daisaku Higashi, “South Sudan Peace Process: The Current Situation and Future Prospects – Mediation by the International Community and Deployment of the Regional Protection Force”