The following event is organized by the Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan, an organization of NGOs of which Tokyo Nambu is a member.

The “NGO Committee against the Introduction of the “Zai-ryu ” Residence Card” calls on people living in Japan, both citizens and foreign residents, to join together to oppose discriminatory revisions to immigration law.

All Tokyo Nambu members and interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Date:

May 24 (Sunday)
14:00-15:30 Assembly
16:00-17:00 Rally

Location:

Koutsu Biru in Shimbashi  (Minato-ku, Shimbashi 5-15-5)(6 minutes walk from JR Shimbashi   Station, Karasumori Exit)
Link to leaflet and map: http://www.repacp.org/aacp/pdf/MultiLang/20090420LeafENv01.pdf

The assembly will include an overview of the proposed reforms to Immigration Law, and speeches by participants. Additional speakers are welcome! Participants are encouraged to bring their own banners and signs to carry in the demonstration.

Background

Reform bills proposed this year will mean stricter registration requirements for foreign residents and stiff penalties for infractions. Foreign residents will be obliged to report changes in personal information, such as moving to a new address. Failure to notify on time can mean a fine of up to 200,000, and, in some cases, revocation of visa. Documented foreigners will be subject to heightened Surveillance, while undocumented foreign residents will “disappear” from the record and be excluded from social services entirely.

Organized by:Executive Committee for the May 24 Assembly Against Immigration Law Reform (Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan, Network for Human Rights Legislation for Foreigners)

Contact:Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan
Tel: 03-5802-6033
E-mail: fmwj@jca.apc.org

Research Action Institute for Koreans in Japan (RAIK)
raik@abox5.so-net.ne.jp