Students
for a Free Tibet, Amnesty International, and Catholic Campus
Ministries brought Mr. Liu Nianchun to James Madison University.
Mr. Liu is considered by many activists to be one of the founding
leaders of China's modern democracy movement. The event was free
of charge.Liu Nianchun, veteran democracy and labor activist, has been courageous in his struggle for human rights and democracy in China. In an atmosphere where it is often dangerous to hold a dissenting view, Mr. Liu has been steadfast in his commitment to democracy and workers rights for over 20 years and through two prison terms. Active in both the Democracy Wall Movement in the 1970s and the Tiananmen Square Movement, Liu Nianchun has inspired thousands with his work.
Mr. Liu's strength and experience in China's democratic movement has been as an organizer - mobilizing people to struggle for democracy. Mr. Liu spoke about organizing for human rights, workers rights, and democracy in China under very difficult conditions. He also addressed the current human rights situation in China and how people in the U.S. can support the international human rights movement.
Both faculty and students were invited to come listen and participate in a discussion with Mr. Liu Nianchun. The event proved to be an eye-opening experience for faculty and students alike. This event followed in a series of popular cultural and intellectual events sponsored by Students for a Free Tibet.
