Guillermo Fariñas
Cuban psychologist, journalist, and political dissident
| Name | Guillermo Fariñas |
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| Birth date | January 3, 1962 |
| Birth place | Santa Clara, Cuba |
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| Occupation | Psychologist, journalist, political dissident |
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| Known for | Hunger strikes, human rights activism |
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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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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