Talk by Tadateru Konoe: The Japanese Red Cross Society and Japan's International Role
Born in 1939 on World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, Tadateru Konoe has dedicated his life to humanitarian service. The 14th President of the Japanese Red Cross Society will reflect on his career and on Japan's growing role in international humanitarianism
The Harvard Club of Japan is most honored to host a talk by Tadateru Konoe, 14th President of the Japanese Red Cross Society, on Thursday January 28th, 2016 at the Tokyo American Club, Azabudai 2-1-2, Minato-ku
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Admission is 5,000 yen payable in cash at the door. No-shows and cancellations made after January 24 will be invoiced.Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.
Doors will open at 18:00 and the talk begins at 18:30. A buffet dinner will follow the talk. All beverages available by cash bar. Event will end at 21:00.
Please reserve no later than January 24 using the form on the right side of this web page. For any problems in registering please e-mail carl@tokyoway.jp
Tadateru Konoe
* 14th President of the Japanese Red Cross Society
* President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies since 2009 (IFRC)
Born in Tokyo on 8th May, 1939, which happens to be World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. After graduating from Gakushuin University, he studied at the London School of Economics for two years. On his way back to Japan from London, he decided to stop and travel around several conflict areas in the Middle East and Asia. On returning to Japan, his experiences prompted him to join the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) and in the decades since then, he has dedicated his working life to the Red Cross.
In JRCS, he gained experience in various departments, such as Domestic Disaster Response, the Blood Programme, Social Welfare Service, the Junior Red Cross and International Activities.
While working on the Blood Programme, he provided activities and services not only within Japan but also created the “Asian Blood Programme Symposium” in partnership with the Thai Red Cross to build stronger relationships within the international community between the Red Cross Red Crescent and other actors.
From 1919 to 2005, he served as a chairman of the board of directors in JRCS Academy and made a significant contribution in the field of education by establishing 6 JRCS nursing colleges as well as a master's and doctoral degree programs.
Outside of JRCS Activities, he has been involved in numerous humanitarian organizations including the Central Disaster Prevention Council and has maintained his longstanding commitment to raising awareness of humanitarian issues.
In April 2005, he became President of JRCS, and in November the same year, he became Vice President of IFRC. In November 2009, he was elected to his current position as President of IFRC.