Gao Zhisheng is our human rights hero! A well-known Chinese lawyer who took on pro bono social justice cases, he and his family experienced severe hardship purely because of this work.  Gao was abducted by authorities again in 2017, detained (for a fourth time) and his whereabouts & wellbeing are currently unknown.

Gao's family members haven't been allowed to contact him & have received no updates since 2017. We urge Chinese authorities to notify his family whether or not Gao is still alive, particularly following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Amnesty Christchurch have sent 556 signatures so far on Gao's behalf since 2021. This petition collects signatures both online (via change.org) & in person (at our market stalls). We send a new update to the Chinese government at the start of every Lunar New Year, copying in the local Chinese Consulate & relevant ambassadors, in order to continue highlighting Gao's case to Beijing.