What is the "Hansen's Disease and Human Rights" Seminar?

The "Hansen's Disease and Human Rights" Summer Seminar was initially (2015) started for school teachers. After that, we received requests from the general public to take such a seminar, and from the second time onward, the general public also participated, and this year marks the fourth year. Although it is still hot today, we would like to thank all of you from all over Japan (Hokkaido, Saga, Nara, etc. far from the neighboring areas) for joining us.

In the summer seminar, Issues related to leprosy learning in a comprehensive and systematic, and also capitalize as "in such classes Hansen's Disease have you or · DVD screenings to know", "Medical science of leprosy (-Issues related to leprosy can learn from -), Lecture", "Hansen's Disease and human rights (There is no despair in life-more than 70 years with Hansen's Disease Storyteller the narrative club ”,“ Greetings from the director ”,“ Issues related to leprosy and history / lecture of the museum ”,“ Visit to the museum ” did.

Outline of the event

Period

Friday, July 27, 2018 (Detailed program contents can be downloaded from here)​

place

The National Hansen's Disease Museum (Video Hall, Exhibition Room, etc.)

Against the elephant

Teachers, boards of education, human rights officers, social education committee members, etc. (* General people are also accepted)

Capacity

50 people (* in order of application)

Period

Free * Please prepare your own lunch. There is a convenience store and a restaurant "Nagomi" in Tama Zenshoen

Contents

Storyteller story, Medical science of leprosy and Issues related to leprosy, museum tour, etc.

Main event

The National Hansen's Disease Museum

contact information

The National Hansen's Disease Museum Division Social Awareness Division (Gitou Gido、Money Kin）
〒189-0002 東京都東村山市青葉町4-1-13　TEL：042-396-2909　FAX：042-396-2981

State of holding

In the summer seminar, Issues related to leprosy learning in a comprehensive and systematic, and also capitalize as "in such classes Hansen's Disease have you or · DVD screenings to know", "Medical science of leprosy (-Issues related to leprosy can learn from -), Lecture", "Hansen's Disease and human rights (There is no despair in life-more than 70 years with Hansen's Disease Storyteller the narrative club ”,“ Greetings from the director ”,“ Issues related to leprosy and history / lecture of the museum ”,“ Visit to the museum ” did.

Opening ceremony, orientation

Medical science of leprosy (-Issues related to leprosy can learn from -) / Masaichi Gidoh (The National Hansen's Disease Museum social enlightenment Division participation)

"Hansen's Disease and human rights (There is no despair in life-more than 70 years with Hansen's Disease Storyteller The National Hansen's Disease Museum steering committee)"

Greetings from Director Minoru Narita

"Issues related to leprosy History and Museum of the History of" Kim Kibun (The National Hansen's Disease Museum chief curator)

State of museum tour

Certificate of completion

Closing session

From questionnaires and opinions

• I was able to rethink learning Hansen's Disease about human life and human rights. Leprosy patients isolation policy had been legalized until very recently. The story of Mr. Hirasawa, who is strong and kind and keeps hopes and dreams even in the midst of adversity, touched my heart. Inside the sanatorium I feel that he spoke to the people who lived here about the sadness, suffering, and preciousness of life. I want to come again. (Number of visits, for the first time)
• Storyteller is decreasing, it was really nice to know a lot from this seminar. I thought that one of the big mistakes was that I didn't know about Hansen's Disease the patients, not to mention the wrong policy of the country. I reminded myself that it is important to have a common understanding that no matter what you look like or what kind of illness or disability you have, you are a "person." Through this lesson, I would like to take the action of telling others around me. (Number of visits, for the first time)
• I'm glad I came. I intended to know through books and TV, but listening to the stories of the parties directly was a powerful force that I could not get from books and TV. Especially when I heard Mr. Hirasawa's story, Hansen's Disease was a man-made disaster. I thought that society is ill besides illness. It is "despair" that people have done so much, but after hearing Mr. Hirasawa's story, there is still hope, and I decided to do my best. Thank you very much. (Number of visits, second time)
• This will be my fourth visit, including seminars and Storyteller meetings, but no matter how many times I visit, the same thing will not happen and I will learn new things and deepen my thoughts. It is an irreplaceable opportunity to re-question the way of life not only as a teacher but also as a "person" and to cultivate oneself. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you very much. (Number of visits, 4th)
• Since I heard Mr. Hirasawa's story in Chofu about 8 years ago, I was able to have a very good day listening to Mr. Hirasawa's fans directly again. No matter how many times I listen to it, I feel regret about the policy of ignoring human rights against discrimination and the deep-rooted awareness of us, but on the other hand, I get courage from Mr. Hirasawa's love. After listening to Mr. Hirasawa, I realized again that it is important to think about how we will live in the future. (Number of visits, 4th)
• I visited the museum many times, but I participated because I wanted to hear more about it. I wanted more people to know about Hansen's Disease easy-to-understand resume and commentary. I was also impressed by Mr. Hirasawa's powerful narrative. When I heard the curator Gido's words, "I'm discriminating without realizing it," I was reminded that I was doing so without even knowing it. (Number of visits, 8th)
• Who said that "leisure will not heal"? Asked by Director Narita. A society and the world that have made incurable diseases that should be cured and misunderstood infectious diseases as genetic diseases and infectious diseases. The country and administration that did not correct. I felt that it was necessary to continue to verify why I didn't try to correct when I realized that I made a mistake. This is because new discrimination and prejudice continue to emerge. I think there are many things that you will not notice unless you are aware that you may be on the side of discrimination. (Number of visits, many times)