【Event info】Tohoku University Center for International Law and Policy Commemorative Opening Seminar

♦Background
In recent years, the state of global affairs has become increasingly unstable. To address issues from security to natural resources and energy and to face the natural disasters and pandemics affecting our shared global society, transnational diplomatic efforts are not only required but  vital.

Since 1907, Tohoku University has cultivated a long history of contributing to society through  its world-leading research. In 2022, it also marked the 100th anniversary of the
establishment of the Faculty of Law and Letters. With its ‘Research First’ philosophy, Tohoku  University is driven by a sense of duty to apply its comprehensive knowledge to contribute to solving global issues. The university therefore decided to establish the Center for International Law and Policy.

The center will share its international law and policy expertise with society. It will produce
policy recommendations on how Japan should contribute to the efforts of international judicial institutions to bring about the peaceful resolution of international conflicts as well as the work of formulating international rules for organizations such as the United Nations and World
Health Organization.

For the Commemorative Opening Seminar, Specially Appointed Visiting Professor and
international human rights law and international criminal law expert Kuniko Ozaki, former
Judge of the International Criminal Court, will give a lecture. The event is open to the public, with registration information listed below.

2023.3.23 Commemorative Opening Seminar（PDF）