Projects

UU-GJP is a research institution that also provides academic support for student participation in moot court competitions, policy contests, and human rights education events. Furthermore, it offers career development opportunities such as internships.

ICC Internship Program: Under the MOU between Utsunomiya University and the ICC, candidates for internship placements are selected twice a year through an internal university screening process involving UU-GJP. Participating interns submit reports, contributing to the enhancement of educational resources.

Past support achievements include internships at UNHCR, ICRC, JICA, and NGOs. Several graduates have been hired as researchers at Japanese embassies abroad.

Research

UU-GJP focuses on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and conducts interdisciplinary research on international criminal justice, peacebuilding, and global governance.

It promotes international cooperation with partner institutions in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and hosts annual symposia and workshops. This includes sessions co-organized with Asian universities during the Spring School.

Education

UU-GJP offers programs combining theory and practice in peace and justice studies:

Summer School: An experiential Japanese-language course for high school students and introductory-level university students on the ICC (International Criminal Court), human rights, and peace.
Spring School: An intensive English program on international criminal justice, jointly offered with partner universities in Asia. It concludes with a researcher workshop.

Regional/Local Collaboration

UU-GJP collaborates with schools and civic groups in Japan, primarily in Tochigi Prefecture, to hold public lectures and international human rights workshops for children. This links regional peace education with academic programs.

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