China: 12 Win Prestigious Free Speech Prize

Email Twelve writers, journalists, and activists from China have won the prestigious Hellman/Hammett award for 2012 in recognition of their efforts to promote free expression despite government persecution for their work. (New York, December 20, 2012) – Twelve writers, journalists, and activists from China have won the prestigious Hellman/Hammett award for 2012 in recognition of their efforts to promote free expression despite government persecution for their work, Human Rights Watch said today. A total of 41 writers from 19 countries have received 2012 Hellman/Hammett grants. read more

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