A course to learn about the experiences, prejudice, and discrimination faced by Leprosy patients and Former leprosy patients
The repeal of Leprosy Prevention Law in 1996 marked the end of the 90-year long policy of compulsory isolation of Leprosy patients and Former leprosy patients. Furthermore, following the ruling of the Kumamoto District Court in 2001, the government acknowledged the mistakes of the previous policy and has implemented various legal measures and initiatives. However, despite this, prejudice and discrimination still persist, as seen in cases of hotels refusing to accommodate Leprosy recovered persons.
This lecture will include a tour of The National Hansen's Disease Museum and a talk by museum curator Kim Kibun, as well as Tama Zenshoen, the setting for the film "An," and a walk through the forest and beautiful cherry blossom trees planted over many years by the residents of the facility. The lecture will provide an opportunity to learn about the unimaginable, tragic prejudice and discrimination experienced by Leprosy patients, Former leprosy patients, and their families, and to think, communicate, and act to ensure that such mistakes are never repeated.

overview

[Organizer]
Human Rights Education and Promotion Center, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

[Date]
Saturday, April 6, 2019 11:00 to 15:10 (Registration begins at 10:30)

【place】
The National Hansen's Disease Museum 1F Video Hall

[Admission]
Capacity: 50 people (free/first come first served/advance registration required)

*Only if there are seats available, you can participate on the day.
*Meet and disband at the same location. (Will proceed even in rain)

schedule

▼11:00 to 11:10
orientation

▼11:10 to 11:50
Watch Video

▼11:50 to 14:00
Lunch on your own / Cherry blossom viewing / Visit to the permanent exhibition Hansen's Disease Museum
*Please bring your own lunch, mat, etc.

▼14:00 to 14:55
Lecture: "The History of Issues related to leprosy and the History of the Museum"
* Kim Kibun (Curator The National Hansen's Disease Museum)

▼From 15:00 to 15:10
Guidance to the ossuary (if desired)

<Contact information/inquiries>
〒105-0012 KDX Shibadaimon Building 4F, 2-10-12 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Shibadaimon Human Rights Lecture Office, Human Rights Education and Promotion Center, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
Name of person in charge: Sugimoto
Telephone: 03-5777-1802 FAX: 03-5777-1803
Email: shibajin@jinken.or.jp

URL of event information
http://www.jinken.or.jp/archives/18186

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Event name "Why don't you talk to Leprosy recovered persons

Photographer Nobuyuki Yaegashi will talk about "The Remains of Sadakazu Suzuki". It also touches on family proceedings.

overview

[Organizer]
Talking with Leprosy recovered persons

[Date]
Saturday, April 6, 2019, 13:00 to 16:00

【place】
The National Hansen's Disease Museum Training Room

[Admission]
free

≪Contact information/Inquiries≫
Person in charge: Shibata
Mobile phone: 090-8455-7134
Email: fbstein@cocoa.plala.or.jp

others
No reservation required, please feel free to drop by.

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