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APFS operated a "Foreigner Consultation Hotline" on December 10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun).
In addition to responding to new consultation needs from foreign residents,
The event will be held on December 10th, International Human Rights Day, with the aim of raising awareness of the protection of human rights for foreigners.
Over the two days, 42 inquiries were received.
The nationalities of the people consulted ranged from India, Uganda, Sweden, China, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines.
Since it was a telephone consultation, we received calls from far away, such as Aichi Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture.
Lawyers and counselors provided consultations with interpretation in English, Chinese, Tagalog, and Nepalese.
I'm very worried about my divorce. What procedures should I follow to remain in Japan?
●What procedures should I follow if I want to remain in Japan after my refugee application has been rejected?
The topics of consultation were particularly urgent, such as:
It also became clear that the system was not keeping up with the current situation surrounding foreigners.
On both the 10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun), participants of the "Foreign Community Leader Development Course" that began in September will also be attending.
I participated as an observer.
At the workplace, the words learned in the course were frequently used, providing an opportunity to think about how to apply the knowledge learned.
The next sessions will be held on Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd, 2016, from 12:00 to 17:00.
We would appreciate it if you could let foreigners around you know about this service so that they can use it.