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Futures Beyond Militarism: Confronting Violence, Restoring the Sacred

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Feminist Wins in a World on Fire

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Global Women Leaders Call for Justice for Korean Women Survivors of U.S. Militarized Sex Trade
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Global Women Leaders Call for Justice for Korean Women Survivors of U.S. Militarized Sex Trade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Women Cross DMZ, info@womencrossdmz.org On International Women’s Day, over 100 prominent global women leaders and organizations have sent a letter calling on the U.S. Congress to pursue accountability measures and redress for Korean women survivors of the U.S. militarized sex trade. The letter, signed by leading directors of women’s rights organizations, peacebuilders, […]

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International Women’s Day: How Secure Aren’t We?
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International Women’s Day: How Secure Aren’t We?
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No Money for War: Take Action on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Congress is beginning to draft the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027; this is the bill that funds the Department of Defense, and by extension the U.S. military, and dictates a large chunk of U.S. defense policy. Why does this matter for peace efforts in Korea? The NDAA outlines Congressional military spending […]
In Loving Memory of Helen S. Kim
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In Loving Memory of Helen S. Kim

It is with profound sorrow that Women Cross DMZ announces the passing of our dear friend, collaborator, and guiding light, Helen S. Kim. On January 12, 2026, Helen left us suddenly, leaving behind a legacy as one of the progressive movement’s most gifted facilitators. Helen’s impact resonates through every organization she touched—including the National Domestic […]
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Women and War: History of US Militarism and Camptowns in South Korea

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Rest in Power and Peace Cora Weiss: Tribute by Christine Ahn

In early December, our world lost a true peacemaker, the legendary Cora Weiss, who dedicated her life to promoting world peace, denuclearization, civil rights, and women’s leadership.The New York Times published a heartfelt obituary about her life and the profound impact she had on all of the movements she was involved in, from the Women’s […]

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Our 2024-25 Annual Report
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Photo Caption: Members of the international delegation of peace activists on WCDMZ’s 10-year Anniversary Solidarity Trek to Korea staged historic artwork by Korean American interdisciplinary artist Yong Soon Min, “Movement Towards” (2018) at the Civilian Control Zone during WCDMZ’s 10- year anniversary trek to Korea. Min’s lifelong work exposed the lasting reverberations of the Cold […]
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Remembering Yun Geum-i

Please note: This post discusses disturbing and horrific details of murder, sexual violence, and militarized violence against women. Please take care in viewing. On October 28, 1992, U.S. Private Kenneth Markle tortured, raped, and murdered 26-year-old Yun Geum-i, a Korean woman who was working in a 기지촌 (“kijichon”) or military camptown, in Dongducheon, South Korea. […]
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South Korean Women File Historic Lawsuit Targeting the U.S. Military for Sex Trafficking, Abuse, and Human Rights Violations

For the first time in history, a group of Korean women have filed a lawsuit aimed at holding the U.S. military accountable for gender-based human rights abuses. The 117 plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on September 8, 2025, seeking a formal apology from the U.S. military and financial compensation for the sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and […]