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More than 200,000 women in Asia were put into sexual slavery during World War II. According to the International Labor Organization, there are 12.3 million forced labourers worldwide, three-quarters of which the Asia-Pacific region alone. (AsiaNew.net) As one of the most rapidly developing continents in the world, Asia has several human rights issues that are disheartening and hard to fathom. Join the Asian Culture Club as we explore the concept of "comfort women" and the poor working conditions in Asia. Wednesday, April 21 at 7pm in Williams 211 This event is part of Focus Asia Month. Special Thanks to: Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs, Diversity Awareness Committee, Department of Anthropology, School of Humanities and Sciences, Center for Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity, and the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies. Individuals with disabilities accommodation should contact IC Asian Culture Club at icasiancultureclub@gmail.com. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
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Explore the human rights issues of sexual slavery and working conditions in Asia.