A leader of the 1979 Democracy Wall Movement, Jingsheng became one of Communist China's most famous political prisoners and a global symbol of China's human rights violations. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for counterrevolutionary propaganda. Later, he was sentenced again in 1995 to an additional 14 years in labor camp following a meeting with John Shattuck, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights. The symposium will address a number of key issues affecting civil society in Cuba today. Panelists will offer a comparative perspective between Cuba, Latin America, East Asia and Eastern Europe, as well as discuss ways of promoting the development of civil society on the island.
Space is limited.
Wei Jingsheng and other panelists will be available for interviewsimmediately following their discussions. Copyright 1997-2001 University of Miami, All Rights Reserved. Requests for information. Send technical feedback .