The Immigration Bureau of Japan has signed a memorandum of understanding with UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) to improve Japan's refugee recognition system.
We ask for opinions in order to clarify the criteria for recognizing refugees.
Based on the 1951 Convention, Japan recognizes foreigners who may be persecuted if they return to Japan because of their race or political opinion, and 47 people have been protected as refugees in the last year. However, it has been pointed out that the certification rate is about 1%, which is stricter than in Europe and the United States.
Under these circumstances, Secretary of the Immigration Bureau of Japan signed a memorandum of understanding with Falcus, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, to improve the refugee recognition system.
In the memorandum, in order to clarify the criteria for recognizing refugees as a new initiative in the future, we will ask UNHCR for their opinions, and at the time of certifying, we will examine cases where the Immigration Bureau of Japan was uncertain about the decision, and concretely. It includes getting advice.
Minister of Justice Uekawa, who witnessed the signing ceremony, said, "There is growing interest in Japan's refugee system. I would like to improve the situation. "