Introduction to the Hansen's Disease Museum
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- Introduction to the Hansen's Disease Museum
Purpose, philosophy and required image of the National Hansen's Disease Museum, and functions
Purpose
We aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination through the promotion and education of correct knowledge about the Hansen's disease, to restore the honor of leprosy patients, former patients, and their families, as part of the dissemination and awareness-raising activities conducted by the government based on the Statement by the Prime Minister Concerning a Swift and Comprehensive Solution to Issues Related to Hansen's Disease, Preamble and Article 11 (Restoration of Honor) of the Act on Payment of Compensation to Inmates of Hansen's Disease Sanatorium, and Article 18 (Restoration of Honor and Mourning for the Deceased) of the Act on the Promotion of Resolution of Issues Related to Hansen's Disease.
Philosophy
The Hansen's Disease Museum is committed to promoting knowledge and understanding of the Hansen's disease.
The Hansen's Disease Museum is committed to eliminating prejudice, discrimination and exclusion due to the Hansen's disease.
The Hansen's Disease Museum is a place where we can learn from the prejudice and discrimination against leprosy over many years since the ancient times, especially the wrong policy of isolation. The museum depicts the experiences of those who suffered hardship and damage, and how they fought back.
The Hansen's Disease Museum strives to cultivate a spirit of respect for human rights with the aim of restoring the honor of those who have been subject to hardships and harm due to the Hansen's disease.
The Hansen's Disease Museum shall strive to realize coexistence between people who have been subject to hardships and harm due to the Hansen's disease and the society.
Required image of the National Hansen's Disease Museum
Center for dissemination and awareness
As a core facility for Hansen's disease, the National Hansen's Disease Museum promotes understanding of the disease in cooperation with each sanatorium by presenting medical knowledge about Hansen's disease, the history of treatment, prejudice and discrimination against leprosy patients and former patients to the society and information about their experiences of hardship. It also provides a place for museum visitors to think about issues such as human rights based on this information.
Information hub
The National Hansen's Disease Museum receives and collects various information related to Hansen's disease, passes it on to future generations, and also disseminates the information widely throughout the world in cooperation with the relevant organizations in Japan and abroad that are carrying out similar initiatives.
Exchange center
Promote storytelling, and interactions with leprosy patients and former patients at the National Hansen's Disease Museum.
Functions
Education and awareness
The results obtained through the collection and preservation of materials, and research activities, etc. are presented to the public through education and awareness, with the aim to promote understanding of Hansen's disease and eliminate prejudice, discrimination and exclusion.
Display
Similar to education and awareness function, the National Hansen's Disease Museum collects and preserves materials and conducts research activities, presents the results obtained from the research through exhibitions, and aims at promoting understanding of Hansen's disease and eliminating prejudice, discrimination and exclusion.
Collection and storage
Collect and store materials related to Hansen's disease in order to prevent the materials from being dissipated and to pass them on to future generations in an appropriate manner.
Surveys and research
Conduct various surveys and research related to Hansen's disease, and make the results effective for museum activities, such as educational awareness and exhibition activities.
Information center
The National Hansen's Disease Museum shall receive, send, and collect information related to the Hansen's disease, and collaborate with related organizations throughout Japan.
Administration services
Shall conduct activities to ensure smooth operation of the museum and convenience of users.
Planning and coordination
Liaison and coordination for the smooth operation of the museum's activities, promotion of cooperation with related organizations across Japan, and activities to raise awareness of the existence and significance of the museum.