被災者の保護と権利〜その現実と法的な枠組み〜

"The right of individuals and communities to be protected and assisted in the aftermath of disasters. The practice and the legal framework."

　近社長、浦田大会長、そして皆様、おはようございます。

　2011年3月11日に起きた東日本大震災と津波で被災した日本の皆様に心からの敬意とお見舞いを申し上げます。多くの大変な被害を受けた人々が悲しみや苦しみの中で再起する姿と、彼らが示した他者を思いやる心に世界中が感動しています。

　Dear President Konoe,Ms Urata,Chair of the Conference,Dear Colleagues,Good morning,

　I would like to pay respect and tribute to the Japanese people for their suffering caused by the consequences of the Great Easter Japan earthquake and Tsunami on the 11 March 2011. In the grief and suffering, the world has been moved by the resilience and the care manifested by the many deeply affected persons.