[Breaking News] APFS 100-Day Action to Nurture Children's Dreams Report 8: Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan Press Conference

APFS is working on a "100-Day Action Program to Nurture Children's Dreams."
We aim to create a society where all children, including those in undocumented immigration, can fulfill their dreams.

As part of these actions, on Friday, November 25, 2015, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan,
We held a press conference titled "Undocumented Children in Japan."
From APFS, in addition to the representative director Kato, three people took the stage: a man of Filipino nationality and a woman of Iranian nationality.

Regarding the children who are undocumented immigrants, in conducting the 100-day operation,
"To promote ourselves," "To let people on TV and in newspapers know about us."
This opinion was expressed, and it was decided to proceed with the implementation.

Representative Director Kato spoke about the challenges children face as they grow up while their parents remain in the country undocumented.
The Ministry of Justice pointed out problems with separating parents and children and determining outcomes based on that separation.

A male of Filipino nationality is scheduled to start a job in a year and a half.
They pleaded, "Without a valid visa, I can't find a job, and I can't see a future."

Both the male, who is of Filipino nationality, and the female, who is of Iranian nationality,
I was once told that children could stay in Japan on the condition that their parents return to their home country.
However, the children want to stay in the country with their parents.
"My parents have lived in Japan for a long time, so it would be difficult for me to live in my home country."
Some have said, "Even if you're an undocumented immigrant, you should still have the right to show filial piety (in Japan)."

They both also said, "We're not alone; there are other children in Japan in similar situations. Please, support all of them."
He made the following statement: "During the '100-Day Action,' we were able to catch a glimpse of the process by which the children helped each other."

Media representatives from various countries, including Germany, Sweden, Turkey, and Sri Lanka, attended the press conference.
In addition, we received coverage from domestic media outlets such as the Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Shimbun, and Jiji Press.
The reporters continued to ask questions, exceeding the allotted time.
Media representatives, presumably from Europe or the US, were very surprised to learn that health insurance does not apply to undocumented immigrants.

APFS will continue its activities for another 100 days until the end of the year.
We would appreciate your support.