August 14th marks the International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women,” a day that honors the courage and resilience of survivors like Kim Hak-Soon, who bravely testified about their experiences to raise awareness of the victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese military across the Asia-Pacific region. This year, in commemoration of the 13th International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women,” the Korean Council is hosting a series of events centered on the theme of “Our Hope Ignites in Your Light.” This theme conveys the hope that the light of the survivor’s truth will shine in the hearts of all people, guiding us toward a more peaceful world free from war.
The Korean Council invites you to take part in the offline campaigns for the 13th International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women.” Join us in shining your light to help pave the way toward peace and women’s rights.
✨ Handwriting campaign: Show Us Your Light!
Visit the Wednesday Demonstrations and the War and Women’s Human Rights Museum to help fill up the empty spaces on the banner with your message! The completed banner, filled with hand-written messages, will be displayed at the Wednesday Demonstration for the 13th International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women” and the Butterfly Festival.
Campaign Information
■ Date: 14 July, 2025 – 12 August, 2025
■ Location: Wednesday Demonstration (in front of the former Japanese Embassy on Pyonghwa-ro), War and Women’s Human Rights Museum
■ Activity: Explain your light and fill the blank spaces on the banner with your handwritten messages
*Don’t know what to fill in the blank with? Take a look at the example below and find your light!
1. Complete the sentence:
To me, light is ( ). (e.g., “To me, light is halmonis’ words about moving towards women’s rights.”)
2. Write a short reflection after visiting the Wednesday Demonstration or the War and Women’s Human Rights Museum
3. Reflect on this prompt: “What kind of world can I create with the light I carry?”
August 14th marks the International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women,” a day that honors the courage and resilience of survivors like Kim Hak-Soon, who bravely testified about their experiences to raise awareness of the victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese military across the Asia-Pacific region. This year, in commemoration of the 13th International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women,” the Korean Council is hosting a series of events centered on the theme of “Our Hope Ignites in Your Light.” This theme conveys the hope that the light of the survivor’s truth will shine in the hearts of all people, guiding us toward a more peaceful world free from war.
The Korean Council invites you to take part in the offline campaigns for the 13th International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women.” Join us in shining your light to help pave the way toward peace and women’s rights.
✨ Handwriting campaign: Show Us Your Light!
Visit the Wednesday Demonstrations and the War and Women’s Human Rights Museum to help fill up the empty spaces on the banner with your message! The completed banner, filled with hand-written messages, will be displayed at the Wednesday Demonstration for the 13th International Memorial Day for Japanese Military “Comfort Women” and the Butterfly Festival.
Campaign Information
■ Date: 14 July, 2025 – 12 August, 2025
■ Location: Wednesday Demonstration (in front of the former Japanese Embassy on Pyonghwa-ro), War and Women’s Human Rights Museum
■ Activity: Explain your light and fill the blank spaces on the banner with your handwritten messages
*Don’t know what to fill in the blank with? Take a look at the example below and find your light!
1. Complete the sentence:
To me, light is ( ). (e.g., “To me, light is halmonis’ words about moving towards women’s rights.”)
2. Write a short reflection after visiting the Wednesday Demonstration or the War and Women’s Human Rights Museum
3. Reflect on this prompt: “What kind of world can I create with the light I carry?”