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NFSJ World Day against Trafficking in Persons Campaign 2021 ～Let’s share the video “What is Human Trafficking?” ～

The issue of human trafficking is often thought to be difficult or irrelevant to us. But in fact, it is very close to us and has a lot to do with our daily lives.

In order to make this issue more familiar to people, NFSJ has created a video featuring a college student named Takumi, with illustrations by Namura Michiyo. Please use this tool to participate in the campaign!

How to participate in the “NFSJ World Day against Trafficking in Persons Campaign 2021”

First, watch the video (8 min.50 sec.) yourself. https://youtu.be/SUXqRq6-ALE

Then, share it to other people:
Share it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…etc.);

Whenever there is a gathering in the community, school, PTA, church, etc., watch it together; and

Show it to students and audience in the classes and lectures!

(The campaign will run from July 30 through August 31, 2021. The first goal is to get 1,000 views. The video itself will remain after that.)

*July 30th is the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, as designated by the United Nations.

YouTube video link https://youtu.be/SUXqRq6-ALE

(6/23) The 24th NFSJ Cafe　 The Issue of “Sexual Consent” at the Root of Everything: Thoughts from the Front Lines of Supporting Victims of Sexual Exploitation

Five years ago, the issue of “coercion to appear in adult videos (AV)” came into the spotlight, and many people were surprised to learn that such a terrible thing was happening on the set.

From the very beginning, the NPO PAPS (People Against Pornography and Sexual Violence) has been involved in counseling, rescue, and support, listening to the voices of women who had not been able to speak out before, and sticking close to them. We will be welcoming Ms. Megumi Oka (Rachel Hill), who has been on the front line of the fight as a counselor for victims of sexual exploitation, regardless of age or gender.

Why do these women have to suffer so much?　Why is the production of pornography so prevalent in Japan?　Why do we pass by sexual images and videos in our daily lives as if they are commonplace?

Ms. Oka has been asking these questions for many years, and one of the answers she has found is “sexual consent. Let us listen to the heartfelt appeal of a person who knows all about the field of victim support!

《Date and Time》 June 23, 2021 (Wed) 19:00 – 20:30 (tentative)

《Location】 Online (Zoom)

《Speaker》 Megumi Oka
Counseling Support Staff, NPO PAPS

After completing her master’s degree, she worked as a consultant at NPO Lighthouse, a support center for victims of trafficking in persons, and has been in her current position since June 2018. She is also a member of the steering committee of JNATIP (Japan Network Against Trafficking in Persons).

《Participation Fee》 Free (Max. 30)
Please register in advance. This time, participants must turn on their cameras.

《Language》 Japanese
(The guest speaker is fluent in English, so questions can be asked in English)

Please reserve your seat using the form below. We will send you the Zoom link at least two hours before the start of the event. https://forms.gle/g9BEFrrVexFBQzmC8

《Inquiries》 japan@notforsalecampaign.org

《Organizer》 Not for Sale Japan (NFSJ)

The NFSJ Cafe is a casual learning space where Not for Sale Japan, which is working on the issue of human trafficking and modern slavery, meets with interested participants to talk about a theme or watch a film over a cup of tea. Please feel free to join us.　(Due to the Covid-19 situation, this event is being held online for the time being.)

Japanese Flyer PDF　20210623 NFSJ Cafe No.24 Flyer (J)

 

Mini Lecture Video Clip on SDGs and Human Trafficking (19min.)now available on YouTube

 

We participated in the online event “SDGs Yokohama CITY” on February 20 and hosted two seminars, “What is Human Trafficking?” each consisting of 3 sections: a mini lecture, introduction of a book and a film, and a mini English conversation class.

Now, a 19 minute video clip of the mini lecture part is available on YouTube. In this lecture, NFSJ Director Yamaoka explains on “SDGs and Human Trafficking/ Modern Slavery” using PowerPoint slides. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmLCdXimjQ8
This is a shortened version, or, the essence of the regular lectures that we usually give at universities and in other occasions.

As we added English subtitles to this one, please take a look at it. And please use it as a tool to let your English speaking friends know about human trafficking issues around the world and in Japan.

The other video clips (15 to 20 min. each) on Introduction to Books and Films and on Mini-English Conversation Classes will be added sequentially to our NFSJ Channel soon. (Sorry, English subtitles not available for those videos.)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdRVMwEGE2L7Z4gEV92T5UA

We hope that by making more people aware of the issue of human trafficking and modern slavery, we can get a little closer to finding a solution. We would be happy if we could work together with you to use these tools.  Thank you!

(1/15) NFSJ Cafe #23　“From Child Trafficking to LGBT Refugees: Challenges of Munakata Foundation that Delivers Aids to the Poorest Countries”

NFSJ Cafe #23　“From child trafficking to LGBT refugees: Challenges of Munakata Foundation that delivers aids to the poorest countries”

Munakata Foundation is a newly established foundation that fund aid projects in the most impoverished countries in Asia and Africa. It all started when Mana Tanaka, an international development expert, inherited her uncle’s will and fortune to establish a foundation. From survivors and those who are at risk of human trafficking, both girls and boys, to so called “LGBT refugees”, the variety of aid projects that the foundation is supporting are quite amazing.

Let’s hear from Mana the reality of the situations in those countries (India, Pakistan, Malawi, etc.) and think about what we can do to help.

The event will be conducted mainly in Japanese, but the speaker is fluent in English, so you can ask questions in English.

Friday January 15, 2021, 19:00-20:30

Please sign up with the form https://forms.gle/Mtg6y2vZb5d2Rr8BA or if you have hard time filling the form, send an email to japan@notforsalecampaign.org. We will send you the Zoom link by 2 hours before the event starts.

 

(10/21) NFSJ Cafe #22 “From the Kabukicho Nightlife District～Trafficking in Persons (Sexual Exploitation) and Countermeasures”

We will host an online “NFSJ Cafe” on Oct. 21st 19:00-20:30 in Japanese. (Sorry there will be no interpretation for this event.） Here is the English translation of the introduction for the event.

NFSJ Cafe #22 “From the Kabukicho Nightlife District～Trafficking in Persons (Sexual Exploitation) and Countermeasures”

Shinjuku Kabukicho is the largest entertainment district in Japan. People who work here have their own unique circumstances; some need support, but are unable to connect with anyone. Some of them may be victims of human trafficking.

Arata Sakamoto has been making night rounds once or twice a week in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and other areas for the past two years, asking people he meets on the streets to come to him if they need help.

What are the thoughts and needs of the people living in the “nighttime city” at this time of the corona crisis? What can we do to help them? Why don’t we listen carefully to what Mr. Sakamoto is doing through his activities to act as a “hub” by going out to places where people are suffering, and connecting those who need support with support organizations?

Reservation form:  https://forms.gle/uckHc9vuMmnbLDec6

(7/30) NFSJ World Day Against Trafficking In Persons Campaign 2020 has launched!

Every year, NFSJ has conducted online awareness-raising campaign around July 30, the World Day Against Trafficking In Persons.

This year, NFSJ staff members introduce books and films to learn about the issue every other day for a month. The campaign was launched on July 30. Join our campaign to raise awareness by liking and sharing the posts!

Facebook　https://www.facebook.com/notforsalejapan/

Twitter　(@notforsalejapan) 　https://mobile.twitter.com/notforsalejapan

Instagram　（@notforsalejapan)　https://www.instagram.com/notforsalejapan/

If you miss it, don’t worry! We will stock the archive in this website. http://notforsalejapan.org/books-and-films

(“What We Can Do”
⇒”Books and Films to Learn about Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery”）

(8/6)NFSJ Café #21 “Detention Center Visitation: Reality of Immigrants in Japan”

NFSJ Café #21 “Detention Center Visitation: Reality of Immigrants in Japan”

The number of foreign immigrants in Japan is increasing to the extent that it can now be called an “immigrant society.” Many of them support the Japanese economy as a labor force.

Some of them are refugees fleeing persecution in their home countries. However, only a small percentage (less than 1%) of those who apply for refugee status are recognized as such. Not only refugee applicants, but also people who have no visa and are unable to return to their home countries for various reasons, are detained in the immigration detention centers.

At this NFSJ Cafe, we will hear from Alex Easley, who has spent many years listening to the voices of, and supporting the detainees at the Immigration Center in Ushiku, Ibaraki, and the Immigration Bureau detention center in Shinagawa, Tokyo.

Migrant workers and refugees are vulnerable to human rights violations and are closely linked to human trafficking. Let’s talk about the issues that are happening right now here in Japan.

《Date&Time》Thursday, August 6, 2020   19:00～21:00

《Place》Online (Zoom)

《Admission》 Free（max.30）　＊Please make reservation.

《Language》 Mainly English　(Japanese can also be used in Q&A)

《Guest Speaker》Mr. Alex Easley
Leader of Detention Center Ministry, Tokyo Baptist Church.
Musician.

《Reservation》
Use the link below to fill in the reservation form.
We will send the Zoom link to your email address 2 hrs prior to the event.
https://forms.gle/dqZLVejrjPMPBzSw5

Sponsored by Not For Sale Japan, which works on issues of human trafficking and modern slavery, NFSJ Café is a casual learning experience where interested participants and NFSJ staff talk about a theme or watch a film over a cup of tea. Please feel free to join us.

Contact: japan@notforsalecampaign.org

Sponsored by Not For Sale Japan (NFSJ)

Flyer download ⇒20200806 NFSJ Cafe No.21 Flyer (E)

 

Event Report: NFSJ Cafe #20 “Human Trafficking in Japan?”

As announced, we have held the 20th NFSJ Cafe online on June 11. It was our first public online event and it went well with 32 participants from Hokkaido to Osaka. Mariko Yamaoka, Director of NFSJ, gave lecture on the modern slavery structure, what is happening in Japan, and what we can do to end it. We had short but insightful group discussions twice in 6 groups. Some participants were concerned about foreign technical interns and foreign students living in their neighborhood. Some were concerned about the billboard ads visible in town to allure young girls into sex industry. We hope that we can meet the participants in person someday.