Summer 2007 FEATURE: The convention against torture [内容説明] Lobbying made a difference! ? The United Nations Committee against Torture recommended that Japan takes measures to address gender-based violence Hisako Motoyama Executive summary of “Violation of Women’s Rights in Japan” ? Alternative Report to The UN Committee against Torture ? 38th Session The Conclusion and Recommendations of the Committee against Torture An important step for women ? Building on the recommendations made by the UN Committee against Torture Sharon Smee U.S. House of Representatives pass resolution addressing “comfort women” issue Remembering two “comfort women” Lola Masing (The Philippines) Remembering two “comfort women” Avo Marta (East Timor) Military bases in Japan Junko Otsuki Police abuse ? A rape victim’s second torture Layers of victimization ? The sexual abuse and harassment of a female SDF official Law to widen the economic gap ? Enactment of the revised part-time workers law ============================================ 特定非営利活動法人アジア女性資料センター（AJWRC） E-mail：[email protected] http://www.ajwrc.org/