Through HerStory

Through HerStory is an online educational resource dedicated to raising awareness of the stories of women in war. With a particular focus on the often concealed history of the WWII “Comfort Women,” we compare how the pattern of abuse of women in war zones has been repeated throughout history, and still is being repeated. But most importantly, we use these stories, histories – herstories – to offer solutions as to how we can prevent new ones being written.

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Past

Learn about the herstory of comfort women through pioneers of the movement

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Present

Learn about the continuing legacy and advocacy of the "comfort women" today

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Around the World

Learn about women in conflict zones around the world today

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Through HerStory

Past

Learn about the herstory of comfort women through pioneers of the movement

Present

Learn about the continuing legacy and advocacy of the "comfort women" today

Around the World

Learn about women in conflict zones around the world today

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