The approach to political movements in Japan and Europe was different. In
particular, events such as festivals were held to make it easier for young
people to participate in demonstrations and forums, and the facilities used for
forums were larger and more beautiful than those in Japan, designed to
encourage people to gather not only for political movements but also as a
community. I felt that Japan should also make more efforts to create community
facilities and venues for political movements that are more accessible to young
people.
The JOC Festival left a particularly strong impression on
me. In Japan, demonstrations tend to end after the demonstration itself, but in
Europe, demonstrations are organized as festivals to attract more people, which
left a strong impression on me.
I was particularly impressed by the opportunity to listen
to lectures by people from overseas human rights organizations at the forum and
to express my opinions to French human rights organizations using a translation
app.
I feel that the JOC's events and activities need a little more refinement.
For example, in the JOC's annual events and group work, I think it would be possible to hold meaningful group work and events with a small number of people by using computers, smartphones, books, and materials for group work meetings.
When I heard the lecture at the forum, I was convinced that they are using
the internet and social media to incite the masses and build a loose form of
dictatorship. Especially when I look at the Sanseito Party, the Democratic
Party for the People, and the gubernatorial elections in Japan, I strongly feel
that Japan is also moving toward dictatorship.
If I were to
send a message to young people in developing countries, I would say that the
ultimate goal of expanding labor rights is to create a society that can
sustainably provide stable incomes, a work-life balance, and an environment
where people can live normal lives. To achieve this society, it is necessary to
collaborate not only with labor unions but also with other organizations
engaged in various activities. By doing so, I believe we can generate new ideas
that have never been considered before and find solutions to problems that have
remained unsolved until now.
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