The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to announce, in conjunction with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the launch of a photographic exhibition entitled “Human Security for All: Integrated Responses to Protect and Empower People and Communities,” starting Saturday 27 October.

The exhibition aims to showcase the activities that have been conducted by the UN, with the support of the Government of Japan, in promoting “human security.” It is hoped that through this exhibition, many people in Japan will be able to understand the international actions to protect human beings from serious and wide-spread threats such as civil conflicts, poverty, environmental degradation and infectious diseases, while aiming at empowering people.

Among the various projects which are being carried out worldwide through the UN Trust Fund for Human Security, the Exhibit will highlight five projects operated in Tanzania, Cambodia, Honduras, East Timor and Lebanon. Photos of East Timor include those taken by Actress Ms. Norika Fujiwara.

It is the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Tokyo’s strong wish that through this exhibition many people will learn how the concept of human security is bringing hope and making a difference to people’s lives. We hope the occasion will serve to make the audience more familiar with Japan’s international cooperation conducted in the global arena today.

Event title:	“Human Security for All: Integrated Responses to Protect and Empower People and Communities” Photography Exhibition
Period:	Saturday 27 October 2007 – Friday 2 November 2007 The Opening Ceremony will take place at 11am on Saturday 27 October.
Time:	10am – 7pm daily NOTE: Saturday 27 October: 11am- / Friday 2 November: -3pm
Venue:	The Former Nihon Bank Hiroshima Branch Building
Organized by:	United Nations: Human Security Unit in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) United Nations Information Centre (UNIC)
Co-organized by:	The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
With the support of:	The Japan International Cooperation Agency, Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City
In cooperation with:	United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Hiroshima Office for Asia and the Pacific (HOAP), Hiroshima University, Peacebuilders NPO
Admission:	Free
Other Venues (scheduled):	Tokyo, Sapporo Note: The number of projects at each exhibition differs depending on the venue.
Concurrent planned events:	Thursday 1 November 2007 (18:00-  ) UNITAR Roundtable – Speaker: Charmine Koda, Director, United Nations Information Centre (UNIC). To be held at the Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bldg, 5-44 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima.
Inquiries:	United Nations Institute for Training and Research  (Tel: 082-511-2424)