“The 8th Hiroshima Junior International Forum “Program details for foreign high school students living in JapanHiroshima for Global Peace

Hiroshima Junior International Forum“The 8th Hiroshima Junior International Forum “Program details for foreign high school students living in Japan

Invite foreign high school students and Japanese high school students to think about international peace, share ideas, deepen mutual understanding, and spread a message of peace around the world in order to bring about a world without nuclear weapons.

Dates

August 15(Tue)to August 18(Fri) ,2023

Location

International Conference Center Hiroshima
(1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Pref.)

Theme

What we can contribute to achieve a peaceful world.

(Initiatives toward the abolition of nuclear weapons, reconstruction and peacebuilding)

Schedule (tentative)

Date	Program Details
August 15(Tue)	Orientation Tour of Peace Memorial Museum Visit the Cenotaph, Listen to an a-bomb survivor’s testimony Keynote speech Team building workshop Lecture and group discussion on abolition of nuclear weapons① Welcome reception
August 16(Wed)	Lecture and group discussion on abolition of nuclear weapons② Lecture and group discussion on reconstruction & peace building Draft the Hiroshima Declaration
August 17(Thu)	Tour of Hiroshima Prefecture (Miyajima) Finalize the Hiroshima Declaration
August 18(Fri)	Preparation for the debriefing session and presentation of the Hiroshima Declaration etc. Debriefing session and present the Hiroshima Declaration, action plan etc.

Participation fee

Free

Costs covered by sponsor

・Transportation from residence to venue
・Lodging in Hiroshima City: 4 – 5 nights (August 14 or 15 through 18)
*In principle, students living within or near Hiroshima city will commute from their residence every day. However if it is not possible to arrive by the program’s starting time etc. lodging may be covered.
・The following costs will be covered during the program:
Printing costs, tours (admission fees, charter bus costs, etc.), meals during the program (including the
welcome reception)
*Accommodation and meals will be arranged and provided by the sponsor.

Number of participants

・Foreign high school students living in Japan 　approx. 20 people

(Reference) Other participants

・Foreign high school students living overseas approx. 　20 people
・Japanese high school students approx. 　45 people

Application period

Applications must be received by May 31(Wed) , 2023.

Application requirements

(1) Youth under 18 years old (preferably high school students)
(2) Highly interested in realizing international peace (the abolition of nuclear weapons etc.)
(3) Can actively participate in English discussions
(4) Can join in group activities according to the program
(5) Must attend the entire program with the exception of unavoidable circumstances
(6) Highly motivated to make use of the experiences of this program to participate in international exchanges and local activities

How to apply

(1) The following documents must be submitted to the address below (see #14) by post or e-mail.
-Application form
-Recommendation letter from your school principal
(2) You can download the application form from the Hiroshima Prefectural Government’s website.
https://hiroshimaforpeace.com/en/hjif2023/
* The office will carefully manage any personal information submitted, and will use such information only within the objectives of this program.

–Application Form

Selection process

(1) Selection of participants:

After an examination of the application documents, participants will be chosen. The results of the selection will be sent to all applicants.

(2) Revocation of participant status:

Even after being selected, if a chosen participant at any time performs an action unbecoming of a participant or if a serious health issue arises, their status as a participant may be revoked.