Demonstration in support of "Mrs. O"

Demonstration in support of "Mrs. O"

Image shows a demonstration for "Mrs. O" in 1998. Three people hold a CAAAV banner that says "Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence New York City." Other people hold signs that say "Our community supports survivor of rape & sexual assault," "Stop violence against Asian women," and "Justice for Mrs. O now."

In October 1997, a non-English speaking Korean woman who is known publicly as "Mrs. O," survived rape by her employer and immigration sponsor. The Queens District Attorney's office denied Mrs. O a translator and the presence of a woman, then closed her case without another interview. CAAAV members formed the Justice for Mrs. O Coalition to support Mrs. O, pressure the D.A. to fully prosecute her rapist, and work with Korean organizations to break the silence around sexual assault in the community.

Spring 1998

Digitized by Hanako Brais
Uploaded by Serena Yang

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