About Darsi Ferrer Ramírez
Lived 1969 – 2017 (aged 47). Darsi Ferrer Ramírez was a Cuban journalist, human rights defender and physician, known for Havana and UNESCO.
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez (2 November 1969 – 6 October 2017) was a Cuban doctor, journalist, director of Juan Bruno Zayas Health and Human Rights Center, and also a dissident.
He organized protests at the UNESCO headquarters in Havana and published about poverty in Cuba. He was arrested and went on a hunger strike. Ferrer was facing up to 8 years in prison. He was released on 22 June 2010.
On 26 February 2010, Amnesty International adopted Ferrer Ramírez as a prisoner of conscience in Cuba and urged President Raúl Castro for his immediate and unconditional release.
On 23 March 2010, Ferrer Ramírez was the recipient of the 2009 State Department Freedom Defenders Award, Honorable Mention. This award recognized Ferrer's work and bravery in the defense of human rights in Cuba.
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Who was Darsi Ferrer Ramírez?
Cuban dissident (1969-2017)
When was Darsi Ferrer Ramírez born?
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez was born on 2 November 1969 in Pinar del Río.
When did Darsi Ferrer Ramírez die?
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez died on 6 October 2017 in West Palm Beach.
What was Darsi Ferrer Ramírez's occupation?
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez was a journalist, human rights defender and physician.
What was Darsi Ferrer Ramírez known for?
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez was known for Havana and UNESCO.
What nationality was Darsi Ferrer Ramírez?
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez was Cuban.
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