80th WWII Anniversary: Remember “Comfort Women”

On the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII, we honor the history and legacy of the “comfort women,” the hundreds of thousands of women and girls who were sexually enslaved by the Japanese Imperial Army during the Pacific War. The survivors are also called the “grandmas.” Although most of them perished, those who did survive became spokespeople for women’s rights and were instrumental in changing International Law, making sexual slavery and sexual violence during war a crime against humanity and a war crime. This exhibition, with photos and original artwork by the survivors, highlights the “grandmas” history, activism and their ongoing struggle for redress and justice.  

Related Events: 

80th WWII Anniversary: Remember "Comfort Women" Opening Reception 

Connect:  

Comfort Women Justice Coalition Website  

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