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Former "comfort women" protest over Philippines-Japan military deal

Narcisa Claveria, 85, a former Filipino "comfort woman," speaks at a protest on March 1, 2016, in front of the Japanese Embassy in Manila against enhanced military cooperation between the Philippines and Japan, which signed a bilateral agreement the previous day to allow Japan to transfer defense equipment and technology to the Philippines. The "comfort women," a euphemism for women procured for Japanese military brothels during World War II, continue to seek justice from the Japanese government. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Filipino "comfort women" blast Japan for recent claims before U.N.

Narcisa Claveria, 85, a Filipina who said she was sexually abused by Japanese soldiers during World War II, participates in a rally on Feb. 10, 2016 in front of the Japanese Embassy in Manila to denounce Japan's recent claims before the United Nations that there was no confirmation women were "forcibly taken away" by Japanese soldiers and brought to military brothels. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Filipino comfort women reiterate demand for justice from Japan

MANILA, Philippines - Narcisa Claveria (R), an 85-year-old Filipino victim of Japanese wartime sex slavery, demands justice in front of the Japanese embassy in Manila on Aug. 14, 2014, commemorating International Memorial Day for Comfort Women. (Kyodo)