JOICFP is committed to raising awareness of the goals of the MDGS and ICPD 1994 by, for example, public activities in Japan.

On 18th and 19th November, JOICFP attended the Yokohama International Festa 2006, which was held in conjunction with two other cooperation/volunteer events. An estimated 60,000 people attended the events over the two days.

A member of the public (left) looks through
The Endless Goodbye,
JOICFP's community-developed tool
to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS and stigma

From its booth, JOICFP informed the public of its activities, focusing on ASRH projects such as that in Latin America and Movah!, and handed out free condoms.

JOICFP also promoted The Endless Goodbye picture drama and DVD, and the Twin Angels production in relation to the respective UNFPA Regional Projects.

Young people share their views
and understanding on ASRH, HIV/AIDS, etc.

In a small workshop, JOICFP collected the opinions of young Japanese people on their understanding of ASRH in various areas such as HIV/AIDS, services and information, and gender violence.

Like many young people from around the world, the respondents indicated that for them there was a lack of correct information on HIV/AIDS, sexuality education in schools was insufficient, and communication on ASRH with parents and teachers was poor.