Human Rights Now has launched the Winter 2019 Book Club! This edition will be based on the book by Melinda Gates, The Moment of Lift, dealing with the most pressing issues on women empowerment.
“Spend your own money. Go to school. Earn an income. Access contraceptives. Work outside the home. Walk outside the home. Choose whom to marry. Get a loan. Start a business. Own property. Divorce a husband. See a doctor. Drive a car.
All of these rights are denied to women in some parts of the world.”
• An ideal starting point for discussion around human rights, feminism, and the empowerment of women and girls in the face of human rights hardships.
• The book focuses on developing countries, but we will expand the discussion to Japan and other developed countries.
• Great opportunity for you to practice and/or improve your English skills
• Share your thoughts and learn from others in an informal and relaxed atmosphere
• Meet new people and create new bonds thanks to the interactive environment that we will create together
Please have a look at the detailed schedule and read each session’s chapter in for an exciting, lively and fruitful discussion. Come with questions, ideas, doubts and critiques, or even just with the curiosity to listen to others’ opinions!
Application: Please sign up here to participate in the book club!
The book: If you don’t have it yet, you can purchase it on:
• Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07K6QN3B4/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+moment+of+lift&qid=1574651286&s=digital-text&sr=1-2
• Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=n09kDwAAQBAJ&rdid=book-n09kDwAAQBAJ&rdot=1&source=gbs_vpt_read&pcampaignid=books_booksearch_viewport
• Scribd: if you like audiobooks!
Schedule:
The sessions will be held at the Awesome Store & Cafe in Harajuku, from 18:00 to 19:30.
(〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, 都27, 神宮前6丁目27番地4号 東武第二ビル1階)
*Note: The application questionnaire will allow you to submit your preferred time frames and meeting areas – we may change the time frame and location in favour of the majority result. We will inform you well in advance of any changes.
1. December 19, 2019 (Thursday): Introducing the book + Empowering Mothers: Maternal and Newborn Health (Pages: 5-54)
2. December 20, 2019 (Friday): Every Good Thing: Family Planning (pages: 54-88)
3. December 26, 2019 (Thursday): Lifting Their Eyes: Girls in School (pages: 89-114)
January 2, 2020 – FREE
4. January 9, 2020 (Thursday): The Silent Inequality: Unpaid Work (pages: 115-150)
5. January 16, 2020 (Thursday): When a Girl Has No Voice: Child Marriage (pages: 151-175)
6. January 17, 2020 (Friday): Seeing Gender Bias: Women in Agriculture (pages: 176-199)
7. January 23, 2020 (Thursday): Creating a New Culture: Women in the Workplace (pages: 200-238)
8. January 30, 2020 (Thursday): Concluding discussion + Let Your Heart Break: The Lift of Coming Together (pages: 239-262)
Fee:
• Single Session
o General: JPY 1500
o Student: JPY 1000
• Full Package Discount 20% DISCOUNT
o General: 12.000yen → 9600 yen
o Student: 8000 yen → 6400 yen
The fee will be entirely devolved to the advocacy work of Human Rights Now. For more information on us and our mission please refer to our website – JP / EN
The moderators:
Cristina Cibin
Cristina is pursuing the final year of the master’s in Economics, with a special focus on development economics in developing countries. She joined HRN in October 2019 as an intern.
Mimi Steiger
Mimi has completed her degree in the field of International and European Law with a particular interest in International Criminal and Human Rights Law. She joined HRN in August 2019 as a Research Fellow.
We hope to welcome you to our book club and look forward to meeting you at the first session!
See you soon,
Cristina and Mimi