We Want Ari Back!
For peace and justice, against war and armament – Memorial Ceremony and Demonstration on 14. of August, 5:30 PM
On the occasion of the 14th International Day of Remembrance for the “Comfort Women” we are gathering at the Statue of Peace Ari for a memorial ceremony. August 14 is an important day in the fight against sexual violence in wars and armed conflicts. In 1991, Kim Hak-sun broke the silence and became the first survivor to speak publicly about sexual slavery and the so-called “comfort women” system operated by the Japanese military. We honor her and all those affected and call for an end to sexual violence in wars and throughout the world.
We will meet at 5:50 p.m. at the ZK/U located at Siemensstraße 27, 10551 Berlin.
From there, we will march in a demonstration to the empty space where Ari used to be. It’s an important focal point for the community, offering victims and their families a place of remembrance and inviting people of all ages to engage with the issue of sexual violence. We demand that Ari returns to her original location in Moabit! (Around 6:00 p.m., corner of Birkenstr. and Bremer Str.)
Afterward, the Japanese Women’s Initiative invites you to a guided tour of the exhibition “Broken Silence—Women Accuse Japan” at the Museum der “Trostfrauen” (on Quizowstraße 103, 10551 Berlin).
Come join us to commemorate and demonstrate together, because
WE WANT ARI BACK!
For peace and justice, against war and armament.
Organized by the AG Trostfrauen of the Korea Verband, Cênî Kurdish Women’s Office for Peace, Frauenverband Courage, Gabriela Germany, Japanische Fraueninitiative Berlin, Netzwerk gegen Feminizide, Solidarity of Korean People in Europe.
Cultural performances: Uri Dance Group & Kaya Dance Group
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