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From Beginners to Winners: UTokyo Students' Experiences in Japan's 2021 IHL Moot Court Competition
Three undergraduate students—Yuna Naoi, Jenna Stallard and Himena Miyashita—came in first place at the Japan National Round of the ICRC...


Mutual Learning, Network Formation on HR Best Practices by Non-State Actors in COVID responses
A periodic report for the 2021 Toyota Foundation International Grant Program.


Report on COVID-19 Responses by Non-Governmental Actors
This UTokyo Law Hub report highlights a few best human rights practices by non-governmental actors in responding to the COVID-19 situation..


New Project on Human Rights Best Practices by Non-State Actors in COVID responses
The UTokyo International Law Hub's project on non-state COVID-19 responses has been selected as an awardee of the 2021 Toyota Foundation...
Raymond Andaya
Oct 2, 2021


Symposium on Sanctioning Human Rights Violations: Magnitsky Laws in the World – Lessons Learned
The first-ever symposium on Magnitsky Laws in Japan spread awareness of the Law and provided space for discussions on the merits of...


End Sexual Violence Against Female University Students in Japan: Advocacy in Action from UTokyo VAW
On International Women's Day, the UTokyo Violence Against Women Working Group (UT VAW) is pleased to share our latest advocacy in action.
Lauren Power
Mar 7, 2021


UTokyo Law Hub To Host Symposium With Human Rights Watch on the Global Magnitsky Movement and Japan
The Hub has partnered with Human Rights Watch on a joint symposium to discuss the global Magnitsky movement and its development in Japan.
Paul Namkoong
Mar 5, 2021


Special Seminar with Ms. Jane Connors, Victims' Rights Advocate for the United Nations
Ms. Jane Connors, the first Victims' Rights Advocate for the UN, gave a seminar to the University of Tokyo faculty and students on June 17.
Amishi Agrawal
Jan 25, 2021


The Rule of Law in North-East Asia
Is the UN's conception of the rule of law is universally applicable? What do Japan, South Korea, and China have in common
Martin Slanec
Dec 21, 2020


A Conversation With the Winners of the Japan 2020 IHL Moot Court Competition: "Down the Rabbit Hole"
by Timothy Massie, Mei Kanehara, and Chris Clayton Photography by the writers and ICRC Japan Only months after they stepped foot into the...
Timothy Massie, Mei Kanehara, and Chris Clayton
Dec 21, 2020
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