Comfort women

Comfort women were women and girls, many from occupied countries, who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II. They were often taken against their will, with promises of employment, and placed in military-run brothels known as "comfort stations." The term reflects their role in providing sexual services to soldiers. The issue remained largely unacknowledged for decades, but has since become a significant topic in discussions about war crimes, human rights, and healing in post-war societies. Survivors have sought recognition, reparations, and justice for their suffering.