Keiko Itokazu

Overview

Keiko Itokazu born Yomitan, Okinawa, Japan October 11, 1947. “Peace Guide.” Independent member of Japanese House of Councilors. Co-Chair, Okinawa Women Against Military Violence.

Quotations

“We should spend our tax money on welfare, not war. Military bases don’t protect the human rights of women and children. They destroy the natural environment, and tear Okinawan peoples’ hearts apart.” (Women for Genuine Security, Jul. 2014; photo sangin.go.jp)

Fusae Ichikawa

Overview

Fusae Ichikawa born Aichi, Japan May 15, 1893 (d. 1981). Pioneering Japanese suffragist; founded first women's suffrage organization 1924; postwar member of Diet 25 years.

Quotations

"[N]o equality without peace, no peace without equality." (photo Wikipedia)