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Activity Report
Regarding the suspension of activities as representative director
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation with APFS. As of March 31, 2017, the following position has been filled by the current Representative Director […] -
Activity Report
The 5th Citizens' Consultation Meeting Regarding Special Permits for Residence in Japan was held.
At the citizens' consultation meeting on special permission to stay in Japan, various topics related to special permission to stay in Japan were discussed in preparation for making recommendations to the Immigration Control Policy Consultative Council, etc. […] -
Event Information
[Participants Wanted] Lecture: "Special Residence Permits in Foreign Countries and the Current State of Amnesty International"
When considering special residence permits in Japan, the Citizens' Forum on Special Residence Permits has taken into consideration the amnesty and special residence permits in other countries. -
Activity Report
We held a meeting for undocumented immigrants.
We held a "Meeting for Illegal Immigrants" on Sunday, January 22, 2017. More than 30 illegal immigrants attended, exceeding our expectations. […] -
Suraj case
The Supreme Court has issued its ruling in the Suraj case.
The Supreme Court ruling on the state compensation lawsuit filed by Suraj, a Ghanaian national who died while being deported at government expense, was issued on November 9, 2016. […] -
Activity Report
We have launched a hotline for consultations regarding foreigners.
On January 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun), 2017, from 12:00 to 17:00, APFS operated a "Foreigner Consultation Hotline." A […] -
Activity Report
We will establish a "Citizens' Consultation Meeting Regarding Special Permission to Stay in Japan."
APFS continues to provide support for the legalization of undocumented immigrants. Until the end of 2014, deportation orders (issued by the government) were not accepted. -
Media Coverage
January 11, 2017 THE JAPAN TIMES
January 11, 2017 THE JAPAN TIMES (TOMOHIRO OSAKI)Seasoned exp […] -
Activity Report
We operated a hotline for foreigners in December.
APFS held a "Foreigner Consultation Hotline" on December 10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun). New consultations from foreign residents were received... -
Media Coverage
Asahi Shimbun, morning edition, December 5, 2016
Asahi Shimbun, December 5, 2016, Morning Edition: Human Rights of Foreigners - Telephone Consultation Available for a Total of 4 Days This Month and Next Month