Women’s Global Struggle: Justice, Conservation, Protest
In a landmark decision, a South Korean court mandates Japan to compensate ‘comfort women’ for WWII atrocities, overturning a previous dismissal.
South Korean ‘comfort women,’ survivors of WWII atrocities, secured a victory as a court ordered Japan to compensate them, rejecting sovereign immunity claims.
The Seoul High Court ruled in favor of the surviving ‘comfort women,’ demanding Japan pay $155,000, challenging the notion of state immunity.
Former victim and activist, Lee Yong-soo, expressed gratitude, emphasizing the importance of informing deceased victims about the historic ruling.
Women rangers in Aceh Province, Indonesia, defy cultural norms, leading efforts to protect local forests from deforestation through dialogue and community engagement.
Indonesian women, overcoming resistance, obtained permits to manage and safeguard forests, reducing illegal encroachments and preserving vital ecosystems.
Rubama, a community conservation officer, highlighted the resistance faced when proposing a women ranger team but emphasized their success in environmental conservation.
Russian women mobilize against the indefinite deployment of troops, advocating for soldiers’ return after twelve months of continuous fighting.
Amidst government suppression, grassroots movements in Russia protest troop mobilization, facing threats from enforcement officers and legal consequences for participating in unauthorized rallies.
Despite increased remittance offers, organizer Maria Andreeva states that many women prioritize the return of their husbands and sons over financial compensation.
In November, around twenty women successfully demonstrated in Moscow, highlighting the persistent determination of the grassroots movement amid government opposition.
The global narrative unfolds as ‘comfort women’ seek justice, Indonesian women lead conservation efforts, and Russian women courageously protest troop mobilization.
Re-reported from the article originally published in The crf.org
