This week, an event calling for attention to Gaza was held in Tokyo, and citizens’ efforts to wish for peace in Palestine were also reported. A preview article ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement also appeared.
Message displayed with paper olive flowers at an event calling for support for Palestine, Minato Ward, Tokyo, afternoon of the 3rd – “Don’t forget Gaza”: Support NGOs hold event in Tokyo – Photo (1/1)
From the editors: Media outlets report that NGOs working on support held an event in Tokyo calling for attention to Gaza. It appears to have been an opportunity to hear the voices of groups working on the ground.
Wishing for peace in Palestine: citizens fly kites in Hakodate
From the editors: This article reports that citizens flew kites in Hakodate to wish for peace in Palestine. Such moves, expressing concern in a familiar form, are seen in many places.
Meiji advances its support for cocoa-producing regions: promoting an upcycling industry in Ghana, and starting new farming methods and nutrition provision, with infectious disease measures in view
From the editors: The article reports that Meiji is advancing support for cocoa-producing areas in Ghana, promoting an upcycling industry and starting to provide nutrition. It stands out as an initiative that supports livelihoods in producing regions.
[Nobel Prize Preview] ICC a strong candidate for Peace Prize; Japanese hopes in science and literature
From the editors: This preview article says the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a strong candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize. Attention may once again turn to efforts to protect peace and human rights in the international community.
A British magazine asks: “Why is child poverty in Japan so hard to see, even though it is so serious?”
From the editors: The article says an overseas magazine is asking why child poverty in Japan is hard to see. It may prompt us to look at a domestic issue again from an outside perspective.
German chancellor visits Kyiv; additional 240 billion yen in support for Ukraine
From the editors: The article reports that the German chancellor visited Kyiv and will add support for Ukraine. The headline shows that moves to provide support are continuing.
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