Estelita Dy, a Filipina survivor of wartime sexual slavery during World War II, passed away at 94 on November 24, 2024. Her story—one of resilience and unyielding activism—has become a rallying cry for justice across generations. 🌍
Dy was just 14 when Japanese troops abducted her from a sugarcane farm in 1944, subjecting her to months of brutality in military barracks. Decades later, inspired by fellow survivor Rosa Henson, she joined Lila Pilipina, a group demanding accountability for victims of wartime sexual slavery. "She fought for justice until her deathbed," said Sharon Cabusao-Silva, the organization’s director.
Now, Dy’s daughter, Elizabeth, vows to carry the torch. At her mother’s grave, she declared: "We demand historical accountability and reparations. Though she’s gone, I’ll keep fighting—even if justice feels distant." ✨
Dy’s life underscores the urgent need to confront historical injustices, a battle still echoing in today’s calls for human rights and dignity. Her legacy reminds us: some fights transcend lifetimes. 💪
