Know the connection between research and SDGs. TEIKYO SDGs Report We will unravel how the research activities conducted by Teikyo University professors are linked to the SDGs. Know the connection between research and SDGs. TEIKYO SDGs Report We will unravel how the research activities conducted by Teikyo University professors are linked to the SDGs.

Hiroaki Ito Hiroaki Ito
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Department of Department of International Economy Faculty of Economics, Teikyo University
Senior Assistant Professor

Dr. Hiroshi Ito​

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While studying at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, studied at Ankara University in the Republic of Turkey, and then studied at Bogaziçi University's Ataturk Institute while attending the Graduate School school of the same university. In 2006, became a specialist investigator at the Embassy of Japan in Turkey. He joined Teikyo University in 2019 and researched on the theme of refugee policy and support for Syrian refugee protection in Turkey.

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As the world of wisdom in a society that challenges refugee issues changes day by day, the number of people who can be called "quasi-refugees" that do not fit into the conventional definition of refugees is increasing. Turkey accepts about 4 million refugees, the largest number in the world, so its policies and refugee support are receiving international attention. Furthermore, the movement of society such as companies and universities to face the refugee problem is accelerating, not on a national basis.

While "refugees" have a definition, the number of "quasi-refugees" that do not fit the conventional definition is increasing.

In 1951, after World War II, the "Convention on the Status of Refugees" was adopted. After that, revisions were made, and those who meet the definition stated in the "Refugee Convention" are now recognized as "refugees". On the other hand, the number of "quasi-refugees" who are forced to move for various reasons even if they do not meet this definition and need protection is increasing.

The current situation in Turkey, which accepts about 4 million refugees, the largest number in the world

Turkish citizens "Isn't refugees robbed of their jobs ...?" Refugees "adapted to Turkey" × Right to vote 〇 Right to work 〇 Right to education

Surrounded by conflicting countries such as Iraq and Syria, Turkey is the world's largest refugee host. Most of the Syrian refugees are scattered in the urban areas of Turkey, and some live like ordinary people for nearly 10 years. Many think they have adapted to Turkey because they are also allowed to work. On the other hand, there are many challenges because some Turkish people are concerned that they will be robbed of their jobs.

A new initiative that has begun to be a solution to the refugee problem

There are three ways to solve the refugee problem, but none of them is easy. Therefore, as a new movement, there are active efforts at companies and universities, such as focusing on the abilities and possibilities of individuals, recognizing the naturalization of excellent human resources, supporting entrepreneurship, and providing a place to play an active part in sports and art. It has become.

Teikyo University also participates in the "Refugee Higher Education Program" to support refugees

Teikyo University participates in the Refugee Higher Education Program (RHEP), which supports non-Japanese refugees living in Japan to study at the university. We accepted one Syrian refugee student as an international student. Finding clues to the refugee problem, which includes many problems such as human rights and politics, is the action of the SDGs itself and leads to the creation of new social value.

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