Disaster Medicine International Human Rights Law/International Humanitarian Law: From the Experiences of Support for Disaster-Affected Foreigners and the Process of Preparing for Hospital ERU

Summary: The importance of considering disaster medicine from a legal perspective has long been recognized. This presentation discusses recent international human rights law/international humanitarian law themes in disaster medicine in Japan and overseas, as well as the possibility of collaboration with related academic societies. 1. Cases of support for foreigners in disaster-affected areas. J-MIND is the disaster medical interpretation network for the support of foreigners in disaster-affected areas in Japan. It requires a combination of theological backgrounds and a practical foundation in international human rights law to ensure no one is left behind, even in disaster situations. 2. In the process of preparing the Hospital ERU (Emergency Response Unit) The Japanese Red Cross Society is preparing a Hospital ERU, where we must assume several situations related to international human rights law/international humanitarian law. This process would have many things to do with other GOs and NGOs with similar plans to open emergency hospitals abroad. As disaster medicine in Japan becomes more globalized, coordination in many areas, including international law, will be necessary.