The 42nd Festival for Settled Refugees in Japan

On the 5th December, 2021, FWEAP held the 42nd festival for settled refugees in Japan with Shinjuku-Ward at Shinjuku Cultural Center, Tokyo.

The first part of the ceremony is "Discussion with Settled Refugees in Japan".

About 30 settled refugees in Japan from various communities and representatives of Japanese organizations such as Shinjuku-Ward and UNHCR were participated in it.

In the discussion, refugees reported on the impact of the coronavirus on their lives and their support to community members. 

In addition, as a role model for settling in Japan, successful example of an education system for foreign residents in Japan was introduced by the Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) and Everest International School Japan (EISJ).

The Second part of the ceremony is "Commendations for cooperating organizations and individuals and model settled refugees". 

FWEAP honored settled refugees who are active in Japan , those who support them and companies that employ many of them.

FWEAP will continue to make effort to promote mutual understanding with settled refugees.

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Above: President of Everest Interntional School Japan introduced thier education system

Below: Dr. Masahiro Fujiwara, President of the FWEAP commendate Mr. Tskasa Ishizawa, settled refugee from Cambodia