Rebekah Jaung
researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-2993-5964)
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We are extremely disappointed by the decision to decline the proposal. At the same time, we feel heartened and deeply grateful for the support shown by our community throughout this campaign. We remain committed to standing with survivors of gender-based and conflict-related violence, and to continuing this work in whatever form we can,
Since 2018, our group has worked to raise awareness in local communities in Aotearoa about a just resolution for the survivors and victims of Japanese military sexual slavery across the Asia-Pacific region,
- Jaung told the Global Times via e-mailGlobal Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202604…
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