Public Webinar What is “gender” assistance for people affected by conflict? -In the case of Refugees in Uganda-
Uganda, East Africa, accepts many refugees fleeing conflict. Specifically, refugees from neighboring South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been exposed to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Additionally, SGBV is recorded inside and outside of settlements even after the refugees’ arrival. Recently, the COVID-19 crisis has contributed to increasing such incidents.
Therefore, we will hold a public webinar to understand gender-focused assistance projects in the field and their challenges at 16:00 on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. Presenters are Dr. Chigumi Kawaguchi, the Peace Winds Japan Uganda programme, and the Refugee Law Project from Uganda, Makerere University, conducting gender projects and research for refugees in Uganda. After the three presentations, we will hold a Q&A session. This webinar is open to anyone interested in this issue.
【Outline】
Date: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.（JST）, 10:00 a.m.-11:30a.m. (EAT)
Method: Zoom webinar (application required)
Language: Japanese (simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese)
Participation fee: Free (we welcome donations to PWJ and RLP to support refugees)
Application URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y- n6rQ5XTGOjW4w6Y4tfpg
【Presenters】
Opening address
Ms. Kae Ishikawa (Head of Office, UN Women Liaison Office in Japan)
Moderator
Dr. Josuke Ikeda (Associate Professor, University of Toyama)
Presenters
Dr. Chigumi Kawaguchi (Assistant Professor, Toyo Gakuen University) Dr. Chris Dolan (Refugee Law Project Director）
Ms. Megumi Yamamoto (PWJ Uganda Country Representative)
Discussants
Dr. Tomoya Kamino (Associate Professor, Gifu University)
Dr. Oscar A. Gomez (Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University)
*This webinar is co-sponsored by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) “Comparative Study of Global Policy on Humanitarian Crises” 18KT0057 (Representative: Chigumi Kawaguchi) and Peace Winds Japan, a non-profit organization.
