Mr. Koji Sakane, Director of GPAJ, published his new article on “Sudan’s most serious humanitarian crisis in 40 years: Is there a way to a ceasefire and resumed aid?” at Sasakawa Peace Foundation.(7/8/2024)
The Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda, Mrs. Marie-Claire MUKASINE, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr. Sabri KICMARI, share their national reconciliation experiences with Mr. Celio Moniz, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. (6/7/2024)
Upon the nomination by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the approval by the Supreme Council of the Magistracy of Cambodia, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has appointed Mr. Motoo NOGUCHI (Japan) as Reserve International Judge of the Supreme Court Chamber. Judge Noguchi served as an international judge from 2006-2012, addressing Case 001 and serving as a member of the Rules Committee and the Judicial Administration Committee. (1/7/2024)
The current situation and challenges of displaced people in Myanmar was presented to understand such a global humanitarian crisis with the first-hand experience faced by the local humanitarian experts mainly in the northern region of Myanmar. After a presentation regarding the ongoing support for each sector such as humanitarian needs including food, shelter and education as well as support for civil society, participants discussed future support needs and the type of support required from the international community including Japan.
As the intergovernmental negotiating team is exploring options for UN Security Council reform in New York, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Permanent Representative to the UN, spoke at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo on April 18. In response to a question from Professor Sukehiro Hasegawa, she stated that the US is interested in and actively exploring the possibility of expanding the membership of the UN Security Council, including the permanent membership of Japan, Germany, and India, along with major African and Latin American countries. However, it remains to be seen whether this proposal will be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly members and ratified in accordance with the constitutional procedures of two-thirds of the member states of the United Nations, including all five current members of the Security Council. The Japanese government is called upon to exercise strong visionary leadership.Click to find out more. (4/5/2024)
Mr. Koji Sakane, Director of GPAJ, discusses “Dysfunctional Global System” in his recent article at Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
Mr. Koji Sakane, Former Head of JICA Sudan Office and Director of GPAJ, argues Japan’s partnership and assistance for development of Sudan and Africa through his assignment, in his recently published article in Asia-Pacific Review.
After World War II, Japan joined the United Nations with high hopes and ideals. Now, however, disappointment is spreading over the UN’s dysfunction. Professor Motoyoshi YOSHIKAWA, former ambassador to the United Nations, urges Japan to use the United Nations for national interests instead of idealizing it.
For more details, please refer to the article in Gakushikai Bulletin No. 9 (2024-II) by clicking here. (22/4/2024)
A former UN Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Bill Paton, asserts that the war in Gaza lays bare, once again, the frightful arbitrariness of international justice. International rule of law has always been about rule by great powers. If we want a more just and peaceful world, developing countries – constituting the global majority – must stand up and demand one law for all.
Please click here for his full paper. (21/4/202)
Ms. Akiko Noda explained that UNDP has always been engaged in field-based projects before, during, and after conflicts, as well as before and after natural disasters, listening to and consulting with people, governments, and civil society on their concerns, and working together to create solutions for further development. For more information click here (5/4/2024)