Supporting ‘Statue of Peace' group in Victoria

‘The Statue of Peace’ for the Korean comforting women draw people’s close attention to Peace among peoples and nations. It also alerts the immediate of dangers to women and children during times of crisis, especially wars. “From Tokyo to Berlin, there are statues around the world that commemorate the Comfort Women. These statues, called the "Statue of the Girl" or "Statue of Peace," serve as a symbol for the 200,000 girls whose lives were destroyed in the "comfort stations." The Statue of Peace is a permanent reminder of human trafficking, wartime sexual violence, and gender-based violence - all topics that remain taboo in the public square. While the Comfort Women are living proof of crimes against women in wartime, the statues serve as permanent reminders for future generations.” (from ‘www.projectsonyeo.com’) Rev David Dong Won Kim, the Synod Multicultural Ministries Coordinator initiates collecting stories of ‘한 collective suffering and grief’ among different groups/communities of people beyond the Synod. It is a part of multicultural recognition projects to embrace ‘한 collective suffering and grief’ from various migrant communities in Victoria and Tasmania.

Date: 22 November 2026, Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Venue: YUMA, CTM (29 College Cres, Parkville, VIC 3052)