Periodical Press Conference by the Civil Society at International Media Center of G7 Ise-Shima Summit

Periodical Press Conference by the Civil Society and “Today’s One KANJI Character” Calligraphy Stunt - Organised by the Japanese & International NGOs ~

From May 25 through 27, the NGOs are hosting periodical press conference every day at the NGO Centre, and deliver the civil society’s views on the Summit agendas and the day’s accomplishments, along with the calligraphy stunt “Today’s One Kanji Character.”

• Hours: May 25 (Wed), 26 (Thu), 27 (Fri), 3:00 – 4:00pm every day (subject to change)
• Venue: NGO Centre (Ise Football Village) 2F Press Conference area (3-min walk from IMC)

May 25 (Wed)

1. NGO’s Hopes & Outlook on the G7 SummitSumie Ishii (Co-Chair, Japan Civil Society Platform on 2016 G7 Ise-Shima Summit / JOICFP)
2. Calligraphy Stunt “Today’s One Kanji Character”Takahiro Tokuyama (calligrapher)
3. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  ~How to Transform Our World ~Yoko Ono (Save the Children Japan)Ren Ohnishi (Moyai Support Centre for Independent Living)
4. Reporting on the Citizen’s Ise-Shima SummitMariko Matsui (President, NPO Network Center / professor, Yokkaichi University)
5. Other Proposals from the Civil Society to the G7 Leaders

May 26 (Thurs)

1. Calligraphy Stunt “Today’s One Kanji Character”
   Takahiro Tokuyama (calligrapher)
2. NGOs’ Evaluations on the Day’s AgendasHealth & UHC / Nutrition & Food Security / SDGs / ODA Committee Resolution / Tax Evasion & the Panama Papers

May 27 (Fri)

1. Calligraphy Stunt “Today’s One Kanji Character”Takahiro Tokuyama (calligrapher)
2. The G7 Communiqué “5-point Marking” by NGOs

Takahiro Tokuyama (calligrapher)