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Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 2: The Barefoot Lawyer
Jan 13, 2024
Guangcheng, a blind lawyer who fought against the One Child Policy in China, talks about his activism, challenges, and clashes with authorities. The podcast highlights Guangcheng's resilience and determination in seeking justice. It also discusses the extreme restrictions and brutal enforcement of the policy, as well as Guangcheng's plans to file a class-action suit and gather evidence in villages. The speaker also recounts a harrowing incident of someone being forcefully taken away by the police.
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- Guangcheng risked his life to expose the brutality of forced abortions and sterilizations under the One Child Policy in China, assembling a class-action lawsuit to fight for justice.
- Guangcheng's collaboration with international journalists and human rights advocates highlighted the importance of crossing borders and sharing stories to effect change and inspired a growing movement for justice in China.
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Guangchang's fight against forced abortions and sterilizations
Guangchang risked his life to expose the brutality of forced abortions and sterilizations in his community. The One-Child Policy in China resulted in severe restrictions on reproduction, including harsh punishments for violators. Guangchang gathered evidence and assembled a class-action lawsuit against local authorities in Liyi County for raiding homes, forcing pregnant women to have abortions, and coercing sterilizations, even resorting to kidnapping relatives. His case gained international attention through reports by journalist Phil Pan and lawyer Tang Byou. Despite the risks, Guangchang remained firm in his determination to fight for justice.
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