Ching Yin Johnson Yeung
Rights activist, formerly convenor of the Civil Human Rights Front and past deputy general secretary of the Federation of Students in Hong Kong. Shares insights on building international solidarity for the Hong Kong democracy movement.
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Feb 11, 2021 • 27min
5. Hong Kong: Winning support abroad for the struggle at home
Ching Yin Johnson Yeung, a driving force in the Hong Kong democracy movement and former rights activist, discusses the quest for global solidarity in the face of decentralized protests. She reveals the challenges faced in garnering international support and highlights the vital role of the Hong Kong diaspora. Keum Ahmed, a South African human rights lawyer, shares a powerful poem from 17th-century feminist Juana Inés de la Cruz, connecting historical struggles with contemporary issues. Together, they examine the intersection of activism, gender, and democracy.
