Human rights library

Human Rights Library JAPAN
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Human rights library

Human Rights Library JAPAN

The Human Rights Library is a special library that collects and provides books, video materials, and information related to human rights. On the website, you can search the collection, apply for rental, use the facility, and find information on various human rights.

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Today's opening time
9: 00-17: 00
"Let's learn human rights" corner
Introducing the main human rights issues for those who want to learn "human rights" from now on.
About holding materials
Information on books, magazines, audiovisual materials held in the Human Rights Library and the flow of lending are posted.
Database on human rights
You can look up information on human rights in local governments nationwide, as well as in the national government and UN-related organizations.
Notice of temporary closure due to response to new coronavirus infection

The Human Rights Library will be temporarily closed during the following period from the perspective of preventing the spread of the new coronavirus infection. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Temporary closure period: July 12th (Monday) to September 30th (Thursday)

* Lending by mail will be available even during the closed period.

* Inquiries will be accepted by email, phone, or fax.

NEWS

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Information on what's new in the human rights library
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Panel exhibition in October

Panel exhibition in October

From October 1st (Friday) to October 29th (Friday)

[Ainu people and human rights] History and present of Ainu culture From October 1st (Friday) to October 29th (Friday) Human Rights Library Exhibition Space 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Free admission, closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Indigenous people in Japan The Ainu people, who are a tribe, have their own culture and traditions in the Tohoku region, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands, etc., centering on present-day Hokkaido.

Notice of "Shibadaimon Human Rights Course <September>"! !!

Notice of "Shibadaimon Human Rights Course <September>"! !!

September 29 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Reception starts at 6:00 pm)

Shibadaimon Human Rights Course <September> "No one wants to be a criminal" Toward a society that accepts rehabilitation This Shibadaimon Human Rights Course can be attended by visiting the venue (human rights library "multipurpose space") or online (real time) You can participate in the two ways of attending by delivery. For details, see below ...

Notice of "Shibadaimon Human Rights Course <July>"! !!

Notice of "Shibadaimon Human Rights Course <July>"! !!

Wednesday, July 28, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Reception starts at 14:30, 6:00 pm)

Shibadaimon Human Rights Course <July> Harassment Countermeasures in the Telework Era-Appropriate Distance and Communication with Others-This Shibadaimon Human Rights Course can be attended by visiting the venue (human rights library "multipurpose space") or online (real time). ) You can participate in the two ways of attending by delivery ...

Information on holding a symposium on business and human rights

Thursday, July 29, 3rd year of Reiwa 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (planned)

Information on holding "Symposium on Business and Human Rights" (consigned by the Ministry of Justice) ・ No prior application required ■ Date and time of holding (delivery): Thursday, July 29, 3rd year, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (scheduled) ) ■ Holding method Online (real-time) distribution (YouTube LIVE) * YouTube screen opens ...

DOCUMENTS

Pickup information

Introducing recommended DVDs and books from the Human Rights Library
Introduction of recommended DVDs and books
Introducing recommended DVDs and books from the Human Rights Library.
ISSUES

"Let's learn human rights" corner

Introducing the main human rights issues in Japan for those who want to learn "human rights" from now on
COLLECTION

About holding materials

Information on books, magazines, audiovisual materials held by the Human Rights Library and the flow of lending are posted.

Information on how to borrow

We will guide you through the necessary procedures for renting out the materials in your possession.
DATABASE

Database on human rights

Information on human rights in local governments nationwide, the national government, UN-related organizations, etc.
ABOUT

What is a human rights library$1

We collect and organize a wide range of materials related to human rights, and browse and rent them to everyone.
What is a human rights library$1

Guidance

The Human Rights Library collects and organizes books, videos, DVDs, exhibition panels, picture-story shows, and educational materials and information created by local governments, and provides them widely. The human rights library is open to the public and anyone can feel free to use it. There is also a free conference room that can be used for multiple purposes and can be used by anyone, and a space for displaying panels. It can also be used for inspections, training, comprehensive study and school excursions.

Information on free conference room (multipurpose space)

Opening hours 9: 00-17: 00

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the year-end and New Year holidays

Use of multipurpose space Monday-Friday 9: 30-17: 00 (can be extended to 19:30 by prior application)
Saturday 9: 30-16: 30 (advance application required. Only multipurpose space available)

We publish an e-mail newsletter for the purpose of notifying you of event information and new materials.To e-mail newsletter registration

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Street address
〒105-0012
2-10-12 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo KDX Shibadaimon Building 4F
phone number
TEL 03-5777-1919 FAX 03-5777-1954
nearest station
JR Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Tokyo Monorail Hamamatsucho Station (7-8 minutes walk from South Exit / Kanasugibashi Exit, 9-10 minutes walk from North Exit)
Toei Subway Mita Line Shibakoen Station (3-4 minutes walk from Exit A3)
Toei Subway Oedo Line / Asakusa Line Daimon Station (4-5 minutes walk from Exit A3)
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