Guillermo Fariñas

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Guillermo Fariñas
Born	Guillermo Fariñas Hernández January 3, 1962 Santa Clara, Cuba
Nationality	Cuban
Occupation	Psychologist, journalist, political dissident
Known for	Hunger strikes, human rights activism
Awards	Sakharov Prize (2010)

Guillermo Fariñas Hernández (born January 3, 1962) is a Cuban psychologist, journalist, and political dissident. He is known for his hunger strikes and human rights activism in Cuba. Fariñas has been a vocal critic of the Cuban government and has faced multiple arrests and imprisonments due to his activism.

Early Life and Education

Guillermo Fariñas was born in Santa Clara, Cuba. He studied psychology and later worked as a psychologist. His early life and education were marked by the political climate of Cuba under the revolutionary government.

Activism

Fariñas is best known for his numerous hunger strikes, which he has used as a form of protest against the Cuban government. His activism has focused on issues such as freedom of speech, human rights, and the release of political prisoners.

Hunger Strikes

Fariñas has undertaken over 20 hunger strikes. One of his most notable hunger strikes was in 2006, which lasted for seven months. This strike was in protest against the government's restrictions on internet access in Cuba. His efforts have drawn international attention to the human rights situation in Cuba.

Arrests and Imprisonments

Due to his activism, Fariñas has been arrested multiple times. He has spent significant periods in prison, where he has continued his protests. His imprisonments have often been condemned by international human rights organizations.

Awards and Recognition

In 2010, Guillermo Fariñas was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament. This award recognized his courage and dedication to human rights and freedom of expression in Cuba.

See Also

• Cuban dissidents
• Human rights in Cuba
• Sakharov Prize
• Hunger strike