Admitting Quote by Elise Hu
“Japan is formally apologizing and admitting the state was responsible for the system of comfort stations or brothels for soldiers in which mostly teenage girls were expected to service 60 to 70 men a day. That is from a U.N. report.”
About This Quote
Source Report: United Nations Human Rights Office, 2021
Acknowledges Japan's formal apology and responsibility for wartime comfort stations, highlighting systemic exploitation of young women.
In simple terms: Japan admits responsibility for wartime exploitation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address historical injustices.
Themes
history
justice
war crimes
reconciliation
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- museum exhibits
- public apologies
- policy reforms
Key Concepts
human rights
state accountability
gender violence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies meaningfully support survivors?
- What steps ensure such abuses never recur?
A Different Perspective
Apology alone does not heal survivors' trauma.
![“And that said, this [issues of comfort women] is important for reopening a conversation in both Japan and in Korea and on their respective understandings of history. Policymakers are going to be trumpeting this deal, but you know, as of now, we just don't know whether the women themselves who are…” quote by Elise Hu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d0/elise-hu-44643_agreement_and-that-said-this-issues-of-comfort-wom_2567677.jpg)
