International Legal Expert and Human Rights Advocate Two years ago, Kanae Doi persuaded New Yorkbased nongovernmental organization Human Rights Watch to open an office in Japan—only the NGOs second in Asia. Since then, Kanae has single-handedly run the organizations activities as Tokyo director, striving to convince local politicians and government officials that financial aid isnt the only thing regional recipients need from Japan; victims around the world look to Japan for leadership in stopping rights abuses. She also spreads the word through the media, advises the Japanese government on foreign policy, and seeks out funding from private sources. An attorney whose practice included refugee law, immigration law, constitutional law and criminal defense, Kanae has frequently given media interviews and published on these issues in the Japanese press. She has a law degree from the University of Tokyo and a masters degree in international studies from the New York University School of Law. tedxtokyo.com About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but