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 From May through December 2005, the Goi Peace Foundation will be cosponsoring a lecture series at the Gunma Prefectural Women's University, Faculty of International Communication, inviting Ambassadors in Japan as guest lecturers to talk to the students about "Cultural Diversity in a Globalized World."
An understanding of other cultures is an essential precondition for any constructive dialogue between peoples. Learning to respect different ethnicity, religions, traditions and customs will help promote a world of unity in diversity. The lectures are intended to offer the students an opportunity to develop such capacity through interaction with the Ambassadors on the diplomatic front. The Ambassadors will offer their perspective and insights on the given theme, addressing such questions as:
 What are the unique aspects of their culture, religion and tradition?- What are the most important values upheld by their people?
- What are the elements of an effective communication in diplomacy?
- What are the hopes and challenges for peace in this globalized world?
In addition to the Ambassadors, the series will also invite as lecturers experts in various fields who are contributing to global peace building.
While this course is a part of the formal curriculum, the general public is also welcome as audience free of charge. Each class is 90 minutes including time for a Q&A.
<FIRST SEMESTER>
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Class |
Date |
Lecturer |
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1 |
May 10
14:40-16:10 |
Introduction: “Peace Building in Today's World”
Prof. Nobuo Katagiri, Gunma Prefectural Women's University
Mr. Hiroo Saionji, President of the Goi Peace Foundation |
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2 |
May 17
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Dr. Zamba Batjargal, Ambassador of Mongolia |
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3 |
May 24
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Mr. Vladimir Raspudic, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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4 |
May 31
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Mr. Kamran Niaz, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
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5 |
June 14
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Mr. Haron Amin, Ambassador of Afghanistan |
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6 |
June 21
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Mr. James Boliba Baba, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda |
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7 |
July 5
14:40-16:10 |
“Challenges of International Peace Building”
Mr. Yasushi Akashi, Director of Foreign Language Research Institute of Gunma Prefectural Women's University
(Former UN Under-Secretary-General, Chairman of the Japan Center for Conflict Prevention) |
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8 |
July 12
14:40-16:10 |
“UNHCR and Refugee Relief Activities”
Ms. Megumi Nakamura, Senior Manager of Japan for UNHCR (Former staff member of UNHCR) |
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9 |
July 19
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Dr. Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana |
<SECOND SEMESTER>
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Class |
Date |
Lecturer |
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10 |
October 4
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Mr. Michael M. Maue, Ambassador of Papua New Guinea |
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11 |
October 11, 18 or 25
14:40-16:10 |
TBA |
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12 |
November 1
14:40-16:10 |
“What Doctors Without Borders can do and what you can do”
Ms. Saeko Terada, Board Member
(Former President of Doctors Without Borders Japan) |
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13 |
November 15
14:40-16:10 |
H. E. Mr. Miguel Ruiz-Cabanas Izquierdo, Ambassador of Mexico |
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14 |
December 6
14:40-16:10 |
H.E. Mr. Adolfo Alvarez Villagómez, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador |
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Final |
December 13
14:40-16:10 |
“International Contributions: What can we do?”
Mr. Hiroshi Tomita, Secretary General of the Japan Alliance for Humanitarian Demining Support
Prof. Nobuo Katagiri, Gunma Prefectural Women's University
Mr. Hiroo Saionji, President of the Goi Peace Foundation |
Gunma Prefectural Women's University http://www.gpwu.ac.jp/
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