In March 2016, UN human rights experts issued a statement noting that the apology long awaited by "comfort women" victims had still not been made.
I. Content of the statement: In March 2016, UN human rights experts issued a statement on the "comfort women" issue. In August 2014, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) had reported that Japan's handling of the "comfort women" issue constituted further human rights violations against the victims. (Sources: UN News 2016-03; OHCHR 2014-08)
II. Access note: This entry is included at the L1 level with links to public reports.
(Sources: UN News 2016-03; OHCHR 2014-08. Data date: 2016-03.)