Chinese human rights activist to receive Kenyon award honoring commitments to democracy


Source: wmvo.com wmvo.com

Key Topics in this News Article:

News Snapshot:

Chinese human rights activist to receive Kenyon award honoring commitments to democracy Share tweet GAMBIER, Ohio — Kenyon College’s Center for the Study of American Democracy (CSAD) announced today the winner of the inaugural Leopoldo López Freedom and Democracy Award : Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng. The award was created in 2019 by family and classmates of prominent Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López, a 1993 graduate of Kenyon, to honor his dedication to the peaceful advancement of freedom and democracy. It was given to Chen in recognition of Chen’s extraordinary commitment to the rule of law, a commitment which...