Enhancement of Public Awareness｜Collaboration with the IAEA｜Hiroshima International Council for Health Care of the Radiation-exposed

Hiroshima International Council
for the Radiation-exposed
(HICARE)

Atomic Bomb Survivors Support Division
Hiroshima Prefectural Government

10-52 Motomachi, Naka-ku Hiroshima
730-8511 Japan

Phone: +81-82-228-9901
Fax : +81-82-228-3277
E-mail: hicare1991@hicare.jp

Enhancement of Public Awareness

2014 Intenational Seminar to mark the desigantion as an IAEA Collaborating Center

May 2014, HICARE was designated as a collaborating center for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). To mark this occasion, on May 26, 2014, HICARE held an international semiar ceremony at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Hiroshima City.

(For more details on the ceremony, refer to Designation as an IAEA Collaborating Center)

[ Seminar ]
After the designation ceremony, a seminar titled “HICARE’s contribution to the world” was held. In spite of the rain, more than 100 people turned out for the event.

Date: May 13, 2017

Programs

	Lecturer	Title
Lecture I	Rethy K. Chhem Director, Division of Human Health, IAEA	Role of the IAEA in Global Radiation Medicine
Lecture II	Kenji Kamiya Vice President, Hiroshima University Professor, Hiroshima University Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine	International Contribution and Support to Fukushima through Medical Care for Radiation-exposed
Lecture III	Kazunori Kodama Chief Scientist, Radiation Effects Research Foundation	Basic Research on Medical Care for A-bomb Survivors and International Contribution

Lecture of Dr. Chhem

Lecture of Dr. Kamiya

Lecture of Dr. Kodama

*1 Collaborating Center
IAEA designates institutions with advanced technologies (that meet the IAEA requirements) as collaborating centers to promote projects related to research, technological development, education/training, etc. in collaboration with IAEA.

2011 HICARE International Symposium – in cooperation with the IAEA

Outline	Refer to the “REPORT” (194 pages) on the International Symposium.
Participants	540 audiences in total (380 people on Nov. 23 for general public, 160 people on Nov. 24 for medical personnel)
Audience feedback (excerpts)	[Keynote speech] "It was efficiently summarized, easy to understand, well targeted for the general public." "These topics were exactly what I wanted to hear about, so I'm very satisfied." - We received many high-marked comments. 　 [Symposium] "I was amazed to know that the panelists have been working on their fields for such a long time." "I understood about the 'All-Hiroshima' commitments consisting of the Governor, researchers, and medical doctors." - We succeeded in promoting HICARE activities. "I could have understood it better if there had been more time for a panel-discussion." - Many people wanted to hear a discussion between the panelists. 　 [Special Lecture] "I could gain a new point of view on these disastrous accidents. I received good tips for the future." "The lecture was very easy to understand, and very practical." "The lecture made me feel that I wanted to take action immediately. I would like to share the information and knowledge at my workplace." - Many participants gave us very positive comments. "Basic knowledge must be shared with all people." "This kind of information must be promoted to the entire society through various media sources." - Many people are hoping that we can further enhance public awareness. 　 [Miscellaneous] "Education on the effects of radiation must be stressed." "This kind of opportunity must be available at different places." - People are expecting this program to be held also at schools, and outside Hiroshima City. We confirmed the high effectiveness of printed promotional tools such as posters and flyers to attract audiences, as many of them said they got to know the Symposium through such sources.