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On International Women’s Day 2022, the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong calls again for the immediate release of female political prisoners held in Hong Kong under the National Security Law
On International Women’s Day 2022, the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong calls again for the immediate release of female political prisoners held in Hong Kong under the National Security Law
Tuesday 8th March – On International Woman’s Day, the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK) is repeating its call for all political prisoners held in Hong Kong, women and men, to be immediately released without condition. Under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule in Hong Kong, the National Security Law has indiscriminately stripped women of their individual liberties. Sadly, for many, that has also meant the loss of their personal freedom, locked up on spurious and politically motivated charges.
CFHK highlighted the plight of these brave women in a New York Times ad that was published in January and through its Prisoners of Conscience Twitter campaign. Today, a day meant to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women, we want to bring attention yet again to these extraordinary women:
These women – a journalist, a lawyer, a nurse, each a pillar of the community – were charged with sedition, subversion, inciting or abetting subversion, organising, and inciting and taking part in unlawful assembly.
CFHK demands the release of these inspirational women and all political prisoners currently imprisoned under the draconian Hong Kong National Security Law.
CFHK President Mark Clifford, said:
“Women have always been drivers of change and social movements. Prior to their arrests, these prisoners of conscience were community leaders, invested in the future of a free and prosperous Hong Kong. Then, in the face of tyranny, they risked their safety and autonomy to speak out against the egregious Beijing rule of Hong Kong and stand for freedom and democracy; these women are heroines.
“We call for the immediate release of all women and political prisoners held under the heinous National Security Law. Until their release and the restoration of Hong Kong and its virtues, we will not rest.”
CFHK highlighted the plight of these brave women in a New York Times ad that was published in January and through its Prisoners of Conscience Twitter campaign. Today, a day meant to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women, we want to bring attention yet again to these extraordinary women:
- Gwyneth Ho – Journalist
- Hang Tung Chow – Barrister and politician
- Tiffany Yuen – Former district councilor
- Winnie Yu – Nurse
- Clarisse Yeung Syuet Ying – Former chairwoman of the Wan Chai District Council
- Carol Ng – Airhostess and labour organiser
- Wong Yuen Lam – Student
- Pring Wong Ji-yuet – Political activist
- Lorie Lai Man-ling – Speech therapist
These women – a journalist, a lawyer, a nurse, each a pillar of the community – were charged with sedition, subversion, inciting or abetting subversion, organising, and inciting and taking part in unlawful assembly.
CFHK demands the release of these inspirational women and all political prisoners currently imprisoned under the draconian Hong Kong National Security Law.
CFHK President Mark Clifford, said:
“Women have always been drivers of change and social movements. Prior to their arrests, these prisoners of conscience were community leaders, invested in the future of a free and prosperous Hong Kong. Then, in the face of tyranny, they risked their safety and autonomy to speak out against the egregious Beijing rule of Hong Kong and stand for freedom and democracy; these women are heroines.
“We call for the immediate release of all women and political prisoners held under the heinous National Security Law. Until their release and the restoration of Hong Kong and its virtues, we will not rest.”
About CFHK
The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong presses for political and economic consequences for China’s failure to keep its promises to respect Hong Kong’s freedoms; supports the rule of law, freedom of expression, and the release of political prisoners; and urges the business community to stand against China’s assault on freedom and the danger it poses to Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre. Hong Kong’s fate is linked to the preservation of freedom, democracy, and international law in the region and around the world.
For more information, please contact:
media@thecfhk.org
www.thecfhk.org
@thecfhk
The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong presses for political and economic consequences for China’s failure to keep its promises to respect Hong Kong’s freedoms; supports the rule of law, freedom of expression, and the release of political prisoners; and urges the business community to stand against China’s assault on freedom and the danger it poses to Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre. Hong Kong’s fate is linked to the preservation of freedom, democracy, and international law in the region and around the world.
For more information, please contact:
media@thecfhk.org
www.thecfhk.org
@thecfhk