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Women’s Rights under Armed Conflict
– Japan’s Approach to Respect Women －
The Church Center for the United Nations
12:30pm to 14:00pm, 24th of March, 2016
PROGRAM
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Chairperson : Ms. Shizuko Culpepper
1. Opening Remarks
Yumiko Yamamoto ( Japanese Women for Justice and Peace )
3. “ International War Against Japan: In Search of Winning Strategies ”
Ms. Sharon Isac
4. “ Comfort Women Not Sex Slaves ”
Dr. Koichi Mera ( Global Alliance for Historical Truth )
5. “ Time to move on ”
Ms. Mieko Greene
6. “ Weaponizing the Comfort Woman Issue: Time to Turn the Page ”
Ms. Charlotte Meyer
7. “ Resurrection of Justice ”
Ms. Kaoli Koyasu ( Japan Mahoroba Support )
8. Closing Remarks
Ms. Shizuko Culpepper
Mr. Tony Marano (youtube video)
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Sponsors
– Japanese Women for Justice and Peace
– Alliance for Truth about Comfort Women
– Grass Roots Actions for Peace and Justice in Japan
– Researchers of history on Modern Japan
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Discussion guide for the Commission on the Status of Women ministerial segment on the priority theme. Release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts.