IOMの全加盟国による特別執行委員会は、新しいIOM理事長に、ポルトガルのアントニオ・ビトリーノ氏を選出 (29/06/2018)
IOMの現在の事務局長であるウィリアム・レーシィ・スウィング(William Lacy Swing)氏の後任として、全加盟国が構成する特別委員会が第1回投票でアメリカ候補者のケン・アイザックスを決定的に拒否したことは、加盟国の多くの国々がトランプ政権の圧力を排除するようになってきた兆候であると言えよう。
2017 (近況報告)
アントニオ・グテーレス国連事務総長訪問 (14/12/2017)
アントニオ・グテーレス国連事務総長は、安倍晋三首相と会談し、上智大学で講演し、核兵器の脅威、テロリズム、気候変動、不平等の増大など、世界が直面している深刻な問題に対処するために「人間の安全保障」の関連性がますます重要になると説いた。(谷本真邦)
東京大学キハラハント教授と大学院生による東ティモールの移行期正義に関する概観 (29/11/2017)
アフガニスタン、オーストラリア、日本とネパールの大学院生が、元国連東ティモール事務総長特別代表と東ティモール受容真実和解委員会（CAVR）、重大犯罪プロセス（SCP）、専門家委員会(COE)、真実友好委員会（CTF）の意義と役割について検証（報告者 三浦帆奈）
Japan’s 25th Anniversary of the Enactment of International Peace Cooperation Law congratulated by Ambassadors of Cambodia, Mozambique, Timor-Leste, Haiti and South Sudan as well as former SRSGs Akashi and Hasegawa. (20/11/2017)
In a Video Message, Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General Sukehiro Hasegawa Explains How Japan Engineering Group of the Japanese Defense Forces contributed to infrastructure rehabilitation in Timor-Leste.
Celebration of Life: In memory of Former Executive Coordinator Ad de Raad (18/11/2017)
Mr. Ad de Raad, a modest, charismatic and caring leader, introduced profound changes within the UN system enhancing the relevance of volunteerism to peace and development worldwide.
JAUNS President Takahiro Shinyo chairs ACUNS session at the trilateral meeting of academic communities of China, Japan and Korea on UN System (12/11/2017)
Participants discussed measures to enhance the collaborative relationship between ACUNS and East Asian countries including the possibility of the ACUNS Liaison Office to facilitate the participation of East Asian scholars and practitioners in ACUNS` Annual Meetings.
UN and UNV Recruitment policy and procedure explained by New York and Bonn Human Resources Officers for engagement in UN peace and development operations (05/11/2017)
Anthony Duncker, Deputy Director of the Field Personnel Division (FPD) UN Headquarters New York and Naoual Driouich, Chief of Human Resources Section of UN Volunteers (UNV) Boon made detailed explanations to about 40 Japanese who are interested in joining the UN system.
Professor Ai Kihara-Hunt: “Militarization of the UN Police is undermining its very strength of proximity with the community” (04/11/2017)
At the conference of the Japan Association for Human Security Studies held in Kyoto, Japan, ACUNS Tokyo Liaison Office Deputy Director, Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt of the University of Tokyo, presented her findings on the militarization of UN Police personnel and the rise of Protection of Civilians mandates in UN peace operations.
Secretary-General António Guterres` report on restructuring of the United Nations peace and security pillar submitted to the General Assembly (22/10/2017)
The SG proposes to make the peace and security pillar more coherent, nimble and effective through a “whole-of-pillar” approach by aligning the peace and security pillar more closely with the development and human rights pillars.
UNITAR holds a seminar on “Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Conflict: Which Future for G5 Sahel?” in Geneva (20/10/2017)
Ken Inoue, one of UNITAR Advisory Board members, reports on UNITAR`s pre-deployment training program for military personnel and formed police units assigned to UN Peacekeeping operations.
Security Council adopted on 20/09/2017 resolution affirming the primary of politics as the hallmark of the UN’s approach to peace. (20/10/2017)
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono voted for the resolution as it would be a powerful engine to advance the UN reform efforts and explained the importance of capacity building of UN peacekeepers.
UNU Women’s Association reviews the changing nature of UN Peace Operations (10/10/2017)
Well planned and organized seminar is attended by 30-40 participants who asked about the changing roles of Japan in UN peace operations.
Ágio Pereira appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Maritime Boundary Negotiation (04/10/2017)
Minister Pereira`s appointment signifies PM Alkatiri and CNRT Leader Xanana Gusmao`s willingness to make a prudent approach in addressing Timor-Leste needs: peace, stability and accountable governance.
Mari Alkatiri becomes again the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (01/10/2017)
Hasegawa expresses his hope that Prime Minister Alkatiri can succeed in not only governing the country peacefully but also transforming it into a self-reliant country without corruption.
Seoul Meridian 180 Meeting Examines the Peacekeeping as a Response to Human Security Threats held at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea (28/09/2017)
Hasegawa presents Kibeho tragedy or massacre as an unintended consequence of the protection of civilians in theory and practice.
Peace mission leadership competencies discussed at the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers (IAPTC) meeting held on November 13 in Cairo, Egypt. (27/09/2017)
Japanese Government Officials and Professor Hasegawa participate in the conference along with 250 specialists in PKO training from all over the world.
UN mission leadership competencies explained at the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers (IAPTC) meeting held on November 13 in Cairo, Egypt. (27/09/2017)
Hasegawa explained UN mission leader needs to be “a right person at a right time” to help national and community leaders change their mindsets and building peace. (Photo: CCCPA)
International Conference on Women, Peace and Security in the 21st Century aimed at providing an East Asian perspective (22-23/09/2017)
Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt of Tokyo University elaborated on the legal development related to sexual violence during the conflict and recommended on how to better prevent further SEA by UN personnel.
President of the Global Peacebuilding Association of Japan congratulates Noeleen Heyzer for her appointment to UN Mediation Board (23/09/2017)
UN Secretary-General: The Board represents the “surge in diplomacy for peace” and is expected to allow the United Nations to work more effectively with regional organizations, non-governmental groups and others involved in preventive diplomacy around the world.