Action Record
The Philippine “Grandmothers’ Alliance” has long urged Japan to issue a formal apology and compensation. In 2024, victims’ families held rallies on the memorial day calling for justice.
Read More →Starting August 15, 2014, China’s National Archives released a series of archival selections on “comfort women” and military sexual slavery. The release presents official records to the public.
Read More →In 2017, the South Korean National Assembly designated August 14 as the national memorial day for “comfort women” victims. The government has held official commemorative events each year since.
Read More →Taiwan’s Women’s Rescue Foundation held protest actions on August 14 to demand a formal apology from Japan. The actions highlight the continuing demands of Taiwanese “comfort women” victims.
Read More →On August 14, South Korean civic groups held rallies near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, calling for an apology and compensation for “comfort women” victims. The rallies continue an annual tradition.
Read More →China’s Foreign Ministry has repeatedly urged Japan to face and properly handle historical issues, including the forced conscription of “comfort women”. The calls continue at regular press conferences.
Read More →Sixteen UN human rights experts issued a joint statement urging Japan to issue a formal apology and compensation to “comfort women” victims. The statement was widely reported.
Read More →On August 14, 2026, the South Korean president pledged at the government memorial ceremony to restore the honor of “comfort women” victims. The annual ceremony continues the national remembrance mechanism.
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