June 20 marks international World Refugee Day.
More than 60 million  people around the world have been forced from home. Over half of whom have not crossed a border to find safety.More than a million migrants and refugees crossed into Europe in 2015 and some of whom fled to Japan. The number of asylum seeker in Japan has been increasing.

Forum for Refugees in Japan (FRJ）is a network of NGOs and agencies supporting refugees and asylum seekers who have fled to Japan. On June 22, FRJ will organize “FRJ Open Day 2016” .The purpose of this event is to provide a platform in Japanese society to share refugee stories, various practices and ideas and raise awareness around refugee issues, especially situation in Japan. We would greatly appreciate if refugees and asylum seekers join us and share their story.
We hope this would be an opportunity to establish meaningful connections and relationships for refugees and asylum seekers and remind Japanese society what we can do. 

Free to come and go! Enjoy FRJ Open Day 2016!

◆Booth of NGOs and agencies 
Various NGOs and agencies supporting refugees will join. You will be able to hear about their activities, see various displays and buy related items.

◆Food and Drink
Enjoy international food prepared by refugees and asylum seekers and free one cup of drink!

◆Photo Screening
How has Japan been accepting  refugees? See the photo history of refugee in Japan and word!

We also welcome volunteers for organizing FRJ Open Day 2016!
Please contact us!

Date
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location
JELA Hall – #1 Japan Evangelical Lutheran Association, 1-20-26, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Organizer
Forum for Refugees Japan (FRJ)

Entrance Fee
500 yen  ( free entrance to refugees or asylum seekers and their family)

How to join
Register online!

Contact

Forum for Refugees Japan
info (at) frj.or.jp
03-6383-0688（Office Hour：10:00〜18:00 /Close: Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday)