http://fcwa.org.au Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:51:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On 15th August, WWII came to an end some 64 years ago. However, for the so called “Comfort Women” who suffered under the military sexual slavery system sanctioned by the Japanese government, the nightmare of war continues. Join us, as we hear from survivor GIL Won Ok about her journey from ... http://fcwa.org.au/2009/08/07/from-history-to-making-history-with-comfort-woman-survivor-gil-won-ok/ If you are in Australia, download the official petition letter to be submitted to parliament for the 15th August campaign as we mark the end of WWII and take action in the Global Week of Action for "Comfort Women". This Petition of the Friends of “Comfort Women” in Australia draws to ... http://fcwa.org.au/2009/07/19/tell-your-mp-the-comfort-women-issue-is-important-to-you/ Join Amnesty International Australia's campaign for "Comfort Women" by creating a butterfly online before 15th August - the anniversary of end of WWII. The survivors' chosen symbol is the butterfly - a unique and beautiful creature that has the power to fly above their suffering. That's why we're asking you to ... http://fcwa.org.au/2009/07/04/hope-is-rising-create-a-butterfly-online-for-815-campaign-in-australia/ [caption id="attachment_94" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Butterfly symbol on top of the cupcake"][/caption]   Amnesty International Australria(AIA) has organised public event on " Comfort Women" as part of its International stop Violence Against Women compaign. AIA's " Remember and Respect" campaign is in close collaboration with FCWA and has already brought about active ... http://fcwa.org.au/2009/06/19/95/ [caption id="attachment_84" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Anna Song, Hee Sun Um and Hideko Nakamura enjoying a break with a cup of coffee and discussion."][/caption] A forum on Reconciliation, War Responsibility and Dialogue for Peace was held by Japanese for Peace on 23 May in the Melbourne City Conference Centre, Chapel Hall.  Participants in ... http://fcwa.org.au/2009/06/15/japan-australian-peace-forum/ [caption id="attachment_63" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="FCWA Co-Founders with Strathfield and Ryde Councillors after passage of "CW" motions"][/caption] During Global Action Week on "Comfort Women" marking International Women's Day City Council of Ryde (NSW) passed a motion led by Justin Li (pictured) on 10 March 2009. This is following an earlier one passed ... http://fcwa.org.au/2009/04/26/strathfield-and-ryde-council-pass-comfort-women-motion/ by, Michael Gawenda IT WAS mentioned only in passing amid the extensive reporting of the conflict in Georgia: rape had, apparently, once again been used as a weapon of war. This is not surprising. Rape has been used as a weapon of war for thousands of years. It is still used this ... http://fcwa.org.au/2008/08/29/war-crimes-should-be-punished-no-matter-how-long-it-takes/ Sign 8.15 Online Petition Action Support “Comfort Women” motion in Australian House of Representatives in 2008!   13th-16th August 2008 August 15th marks the 63rd anniversary of the end of WWII. It's also a day of Global Action for "Comfort Women" with solidarity activities in Korea, Japan, Phillipines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Netherlands, Germany, USA and ... http://fcwa.org.au/2008/08/12/join-815-global-action-week-for-comfort-women-13th-16th-august-2008/