HPI, established as a research unit in the Hiroshima City University, engages in a variety of research activities related with peace, inspired by the city's historical experience as the first city in the world to be devastated by a nuclear weapon. HPI devotes itself to the task of contributing to the development of a peaceful local community and the realization of world peace by conducting research on nuclear disarmament, with a view to achieving the ultimate goal of completely eliminating nuclear weapons and peacefully resolving problems confronting international society. HPI also strives to contribute to the progress of peace research around the world by working in close cooperation with like-minded organizations in Japan and abroad and disseminating the results of its work through public lectures, symposia, and publications.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://serv.peace.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp
- Address:
- 3-4-1, Ozuka-higashi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima 731-3194 Japan
- Country:
- Japan
- Sub-region:
- Eastern Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
International
Operating languages
English
, Japanese
Organisation details
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1998
Age (years)
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Japan average
Global average
Founded by
Founders: Hiroshima City University
Founder gender: Other/Not applicable
Founder gender: Other/Not applicable
Leadership
Leader(s) (2019): Oshiba, Ryo
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2019
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Japan average
Global average
% Female staff
2019
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Japan average
Global average
% Female researchers
2019
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Japan average
Global average
Social
Likes (2019)
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Japan average
Global average
Twitter
Followers (2019)
Hiroshima Peace Institute
Japan average
Global average
Data notes
Last updated: 01/04/2020
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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