13 Jan 2024
47m

Episode 2: The Barefoot Lawyer

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Dissident at the Doorstep

This podcast episode chronicles Chen Guangcheng's journey as a blind legal activist in China, from advocating for the rights of disabled people and environmental justice to exposing forced abortions and sterilizations. Despite facing imprisonment, torture, and exile, Guangcheng remained steadfast in his fight for democracy and human rights. His activism and determination became an inspiration for others and brought international attention to the human rights abuses in China.

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