Chen Guangcheng
Chinese-American human rights lawyer
Born
November 12th, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A self-taught lawyer and civil rights activist, he gained international attention for advocating against forced abortions and sterilizations in China. Blind from birth, he escaped from house arrest in 2012 and sought asylum in the United States. His advocacy work has focused on human rights issues in China, particularly related to legal reforms and social justice.
Escaping house arrest in 2012
Advocating for human rights in China
Publishing an autobiography titled 'The Barefoot Lawyer'
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