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Stop! Cyber Xenophobia The Immigration Bureau under the Ministry of Justice began on Feb. 16 taking on its website "Information Concerning Foreigners Who Overstay Their Visas." The site encourages the public, in a cavalier and irresponsible manner, to provide anonymous information about those who may have overstayed their visas. Such a system increases discomfort among foreigners and fosters xenophobia and racial discrimination. People should remember that "surveillance and anonymous tips" have led to violations of human rights all over the world. Collecting information concerning a certain group of people over the internet raises serious issues particularly since it is anonymous. If such a website takes root, "surveillance and anonymous tips" will be encouraged in our society. The leaking of private information is one of the biggest issues in our current information society. We will discuss this problem from such a perspective. Join the symposium and discuss building a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society that respects difference and interdependence rather than encouraging surveillance and a system of informants.. May 22, Sat. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Programs: What is the website information gathering system? Panel Discussion Panelists: Peter Barakan, broadcaster Coordinator: Teranaka Makoto, Amnesty International Japan Where: Harmonic Hall Shinjuku-ku, Nishi Sinjuku 7-21-20, Kankokyo bldg. B1F Fee: \1000 Organized by Contact at Created byStaff. Last modified on 2005-09-06 04:53:18 |