WILL YOU HELP WRITE THE ENDING TO OWEN’S STORY? 

In 2019 at just 22, Owen Chow joined Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, drawn by the same instinct that had once led him to care for his patients.   

Owen helped organise an unofficial primary election, an entirely peaceful, ordinary act of democratic participation. More than 600,000 people took part.  

The authorities accused Owen and 46 others of conspiracy to commit subversion under Hong Kong’s National Security Law. In 2021, he was arrested and, by 2024, sentenced to a total of more than 12 years in prison. He may not be released until 2032 and has already spent at least three years in solitary confinement. 

Amnesty started Write for Rights to bring people from around the world together to fight for people whose rights have been violated. We put pressure on governments, leaders and decision makers to make change happen – securing justice and freedom for people like Owen.  

Right now, Owen doesn't know how his story will end, but you can help write the ending. Donate today to help pursue justice and freedom for Owen and other human rights defenders being targeted by ruthless authorities.  

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