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		The 10th Anniversary of the Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan (SMJ) The 6th SMJ Workshop in Tokyo Looking back on the past 10 years and ahead to the next 10. ■When: June 9, Sat. and 10, Sun. 2007 ■Where: Showa Women's University SMJ is a networking organization of individuals and groups working toward a multicultural society in Japan. Since its establishment in 1997, SMJ has organized national forums or workshops in different areas for the purpose of analyzing the situation, discussing issues, sharing information, and providing an opportunity for exchange. In 2007, SMJ celebrates its 10th Anniversary. A group discussion with a common theme is planned for the 6th SMJ Workshop, to look back on the past 10 years regarding the situation of migrants, and look ahead to the next 10 years. The theme is: “A multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective on the current debate about accepting foreign workers: Our choices”. The government and the economic world are actively discussing the acceptance of foreign workers. We question whether that discussion will lead to the kind of multicultural and multiethnic society that we want to promote. If not, what is the best way to realize such a society? We will discuss these questions at the workshop. A 10th Anniversary event and party are also held. We invite you to attend this anniversary event as well. Hope to see you all there! ■Programs: June 9　 12:00 Registration start 13:00 Orientation 13:30-17:00 Group discussion 　　　Common theme: “A multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective on 　　　the current debate about accepting foreign workers: Our choices” 17:30-18:15 General assembly of SMJ 18:30-20:00 Dinner June 10 9:30-12:00 Plenary discussion 　　　Each group presents a summary of their discussions from the 　　　previous day. Following the presentations, all participants will 　　　discuss issues raised by the group discussion. 13:00-14:30 SMJ 10th Anniversary Event 　　　Guest Speakers: 　　　Dr. Hirano Toshio, Hirano Kameido Himawari Clinic 　　　Ms. Shin Sugok, human resource development consultant 14:45-16:00 10th Anniversary Party ■Participation Fee Two-day workshop: 　SMJ members 5,000 yen, non-members 7,000 yen 　* includes dinner, anniversary event, and commemorative booklet. Two-day workshop and party: 　SMJ members 8,000 yen, non-members 10,000 yen 　* includes dinner, anniversary event and party, and commemorative 　booklet. One-day workshop: 　Both SMJ members and non-members 3,000 yen 　* includes commemorative booklet. Anniversary event only: 　Both SMJ members and non-members 1,000 yen 　* includes commemorative booklet. Anniversary party only: 　Both SMJ member and non-member: 5,000 yen 　* includes commemorative booklet. *The members’rate is for individual members/M-net subscribers, and member of group members/ M-net subscribers. If you apply for membership on the day of the workshop, the members’ price will apply. ■Interpretation is available in English for the whole program; Korean and Spanish interpretation is available only for the group discussion session. ■Please register by May 31 by fax or e-mail. Registration is required in order to facilitate the group discussion. Interpretation and daycare service for children may not be available without registration. ■Notice: * Group discussion: - The organizer will divide participants into groups for discussion. - There will be a facilitator and a proposer in each group. - After the introductory report by the proposer, participants discuss the common theme; “A multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective on the current debate about accepting foreign workers: Our choices.” Participants will discuss the impact of the “discussions on accepting foreign workers” on migrants’ lives and situations, and what we can do to protect our human rights. Through the discussion, we will bring in perspectives or issues from beyond the specific topic of discussion, such as women’s rights, education, labor or medical issues. - At the plenary discussion on the morning of 10th, each group will present a summary of what they have discussed. *In contrast to previous workshops, there are no group sessions planned on individual topics. * Accommodation is not included. Please make your own arrangements. Please contact SMJ secretariat for information about hotels near the venue. ■Organized by: Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan (SMJ) 2-203 Tomisaka Christian Center, 2-17-41, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: 03-5802-6033 Fax: 03-5802-6034 e-mail: fmwj@jca.apc.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Application Form for the 6th SMJ Workshop in Tokyo Attn: SMJ secretariat Apply by May 31, 2007 *Name: *Address: *Phone: *e-mail: *Name of your organization: *Membership: 　( ) individual member or M-net subscriber 　( ) member of group member or M-net subscriber 　( ) non member *Interpretation required: 　 ( ) no ( ) yes. Language? English, Korean, or Spanish *Day-care service for children required: 　( ) no ( ) yes age of child ( ) years old 　　*insurance and snack fee will be charged separately from the 　　　participation fee. *Special requirements regarding meals: 　( ) no　( ) yes. Please explain in detail: *Participation 　( ) Two-day workshop: 　( ) Two-day workshop and party : 　( ) One-day workshop: 　( ) Anniversary event only: 　( ) Anniversary party only:

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