🙌 Thank you for supporting Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge
Our 72-hour hunger strike challenge came to a powerful close on 2 October, with hundreds of people engaging with us and offering words of encouragement. Led by human rights advocate Benedict Rogers, Hong Kong activist Ray Wong and Hong Kong community member KC, this initiative served to reject Beijing’s narrative of its National Day, remember those who have sacrificed in the fight for freedom, and stand with those who remain oppressed.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this moment of resistance, remembrance and solidarity. Whether by participating, donating, or sharing our message, your support enables us to continue our work to defend Hong Kong’s freedoms and human rights. A special shout-out to these participants who are willing to be named: Curtis W, Helen C, Lotte and Thomas Newton.
As we wrap up, let us highlight what an empty bowl and a glass of water symbolise respectively: sacrifice and hope. May we continue the struggle for freedom with this reminder in mind.
🙌 感謝大家支持香港監察絕食行動
香港監察發起的72小時絕食行動已於10月2日圓滿結束，數百人與我們互動並送上鼓勵話語。行動由人權倡議者羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）、香港社運人士黃台仰（Ray Wong）和香港社群成員KC帶領，旨在抵制北京對「國慶」的敘事，顧念為自由而犧牲的人，並與仍受壓迫的人站在同一陣線。
這場行動關乎抵抗、銘記與團結，衷心感謝每位參與其中的朋友。無論是透過禁食、捐款還是分享信息，你的支持都能幫助我們繼續捍衛香港的自由與人權。特別感謝這些願意具名的參加者：Curtis W、Helen C、Lotte、Thomas Newton。
最後，我們想重申空碗與清水分別象徵甚麼：犧牲與希望。願我們牢記這個提醒，繼續為自由而抗爭。
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✊ Join Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge to reject the CCP’s National Day | Day 3
As we mark the final day of our hunger strike challenge today, Hong Kong community member KC, a participant in this initiative, shares how his spirit grows stronger despite a tired body after over 54 hours of fasting:
“Through fasting, I’ve reflected on why I came to the UK and what this journey means to me. I’ve also recalled scenes from past protests and countless faces. Today, I can speak freely only because many brothers and sisters sacrificed for our freedom. I remind myself that we cannot live in comfort and forget the struggle.
To my fellow Hong Kongers: Don’t be afraid. Keep going. Do whatever you can in your position. Just like in 2019, when we supported each other and woke many others up… Totalitarian regimes will fall one day, but as long as we hold fast to our free will, our values will endure.”
In KC’s hands are an empty bowl and a glass of water:
- The empty bowl symbolises sacrifice
- The glass of water symbolises hope
“Together, we refuse to forget. Together, we resist.” Find out below how you can take part:
- Share this message.
- Donate to support Hong Kong Watch’s human rights work. Please make a donation and designate it for the ‘hunger strike challenge’ by clicking the ‘Donate’ button.
✊ 支持香港監察絕食行動 抵制中共國慶｜第三日
今日踏入香港監察絕食行動的最後一日，參加者之一的香港社群成員KC已經禁食超過54小時。他分享自己雖然身體感到疲累，但意志卻愈發堅定：
「透過禁食，我反思到自己來到英國的原因和意義，也回想起過往抗爭的片段和無數面孔。今日我能在自由的土地上發聲，全是許多手足犧牲換來的。我提醒自己，不能生於憂患而死於安樂。
香港人，不要怕，要加油，在自己的平台上盡力而為。就像2019年，我們互相扶持，喚醒了更多人……極權總有倒台的一日，但只要我們堅持自由意志，我們的價值就會傳承下去。」
KC手中拿着一隻空碗和一杯清水：
- 空碗象徵犧牲
- 清水象徵希望
「拒絕遺忘，攜手抗爭。」你可以透過以下方式參與：
- 分享這個信息。
- 捐款支持香港監察人權工作，請點擊「Donate」按鈕捐獻並將款項指定為「hunger strike challenge（絕食挑戰）」。
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✊ Join Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge to reject the CCP’s National Day | Day 2
Today, on the second day of our hunger strike challenge, Hong Kong Watch Policy and Strategy Advisor and Hong Kong activist Ray Wong shares why he chose to fast during the Chinese Communist Party’s National Day:
“The CCP, the deadliest dictatorial regime ever in history, still holds the fates of 1.3 billion people – and even threatens the futures of millions in Taiwan… Behind the CCP’s economic and technological growth lies the untold misery endured by many… So I think those of us who live in freedom abroad should remember those who remain oppressed and remind the world about the CCP’s true colours.”
Ray’s words remind us that freedom comes with responsibility.
“Together, we refuse to forget. Together, we resist.” Find out below how you can take part:
- Share this message.
- Donate to support Hong Kong Watch’s human rights work. Please make a donation and designate it for the ‘hunger strike challenge’ by clicking the ‘Donate’ button.
- Join the fast – or give up alcohol, social media or entertainment. Please sign up here.
✊ 支持香港監察絕食行動 抵制中共國慶｜第二日
今日是香港監察絕食行動的第二日，香港監察政策及策略顧問、香港社運人士黃台仰（Ray Wong）分享他為何決定在中國共產黨所謂的「國慶」期間禁食：
「中共這個歷史上殺人最多的獨裁政權，仍然掌控着13億人的命運，甚至威脅着台灣幾千萬人的未來……中共經濟及科技發展的背後，隱藏着無數人承受的苦難……所以我覺得流散在外享有自由的我們，需要銘記仍受壓迫的人，並提醒世界中共的真面目。」
Ray的分享提醒我們：享有自由的人肩負着責任。
「拒絕遺忘，攜手抗爭。」你可以透過以下方式參與：
- 分享這個信息。
- 捐款支持香港監察人權工作，請點擊「Donate」按鈕捐獻並將款項指定為「hunger strike challenge（絕食挑戰）」。
- 加入禁食──或戒斷酒精、社交媒體或娛樂，請到此報名。
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✊ Join Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge to reject the CCP’s National Day | Day 1
As we head into day 1 of our three-day hunger strike challenge in protest against Beijing’s National Day and in solidarity with those oppressed by the authoritarian regime, Hong Kong Watch co-founder and Trustee Benedict Rogers, one of the participants in this initiative, shares his powerful reflections:
“[Solidarity] means coming alongside people in their hour of need, letting them know that they’re not alone, they’re not forgotten, … and those of us who have freedom must use our freedom on behalf of those who have been denied their freedom.”
Ben believes that a fast is not only an act of political protest, but also a spiritual commitment, where he will pray for Jimmy Lai, all Hong Kong’s political prisoners and the freedom of Hong Kong itself. With an empty bowl and a glass of water, he reminds us that sacrifice and solidarity go hand in hand.
“Together, we refuse to forget. Together, we resist.” Find out below how you can take part:
- Share this message.
- Donate to support Hong Kong Watch’s human rights work. Please make a donation and designate it for the ‘hunger strike challenge’ by clicking the ‘Donate’ button.
- Join the fast – or give up alcohol, social media or entertainment. Please sign up here.
✊ 支持香港監察絕食行動 抵制中共國慶｜第一日
香港監察發起為期三日的絕食行動，對抗中國共產黨所謂的「國慶」，並聲援飽受威權壓迫的人。踏入行動首日，參加者之一的香港監察共同創辦人兼信託人羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）分享他充滿力量的反思：
「團結就是在別人需要幫助的時候，與他們並肩同行，讓他們知道自己並不孤單，也沒被遺忘……享有自由的人必須行使自由，支持被剝奪自由的人。」
羅傑斯認為禁食不但是政治抗議，更是精神上的承諾，表示會為黎智英、所有香港政治犯和香港自由祈禱。他手持空碗和一杯水，提醒我們：犧牲與團結並行。
「拒絕遺忘，攜手抗爭。」你可以透過以下方式參與：
- 分享這個信息。
- 捐款支持香港監察人權工作，請點擊「Donate」按鈕捐獻並將款項指定為「hunger strike challenge（絕食挑戰）」。
- 加入禁食──或戒斷酒精、社交媒體或娛樂，請到此報名。
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✊ Join Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge to reject the CCP’s National Day | 1 day to go ⏳
Beginning tomorrow until 2 October, Hong Kong Watch will hold a three-day hunger strike challenge, led by human rights advocate Benedict Rogers, Hong Kong activist Ray Wong and Hong Kong community member KC, telling the world: we will never kowtow to oppression.
Here is how you can support this initiative:
- Share this message.
- Donate to support Hong Kong Watch’s human rights work. Please make a donation and designate it for the ‘hunger strike challenge’ by clicking the ‘Donate’ button.
- Join the fast – or give up alcohol, social media or entertainment. Please sign up here.
✊ 支持香港監察絕食行動 抵制中共國慶｜倒數一日 ⏳
由明天開始至10月2日，香港監察將展開為期三日，由人權倡議者羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）、香港社運人士黃台仰（Ray Wong）和香港社群成員KC帶領的絕食行動，向世界宣告：我們絕不向壓迫低頭。
你可以透過以下方式支持這個行動：
- 分享這個信息。
- 捐款支持香港監察人權工作，請點擊「Donate」按鈕捐獻並將款項指定為「hunger strike challenge（絕食挑戰）」。
- 加入禁食──或戒斷酒精、社交媒體或娛樂，請到此報名。
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✊ Join Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge to reject the CCP’s National Day | 3 days to go ⏳
Three days to go! From 30 September to 2 October, Hong Kong Watch will hold a three-day hunger strike challenge, led by human rights advocate Benedict Rogers, Hong Kong activist Ray Wong and Hong Kong community member KC, telling the world: we will never kowtow to oppression.
While the Chinese Communist Party celebrates its so-called National Day on 1 October, we see this day as a reminder of its human rights violations and the dismantling of freedoms. As Beijing parades its power, Hong Kongers continue to suffer repression, imprisonment and exile.
“Together, we refuse to forget. Together, we resist.” This is not only a call for Hong Kongers, but also an invitation for friends of Hong Kong and the global human rights community. Your support will help safeguard Hong Kong’s human rights and fundamental freedoms. Find out below how you can take part:
- Share this message.
- Donate to support Hong Kong Watch’s human rights work. Please make a donation and designate it for the ‘hunger strike challenge’ by clicking the ‘Donate’ button.
- Join the fast – or give up alcohol, social media or entertainment. Please sign up here.
✊ 支持香港監察絕食行動 抵制中共國慶｜倒數三日 ⏳
三日後開始！香港監察將於9月30日至10月2日展開為期三日，由人權倡議者羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）、香港社運人士黃台仰（Ray Wong）和香港社群成員KC帶領的絕食行動，向世界宣告：我們絕不向壓迫低頭。
當中國共產黨於10月1日慶祝所謂的「國慶」時，我們要毋忘這個政權侵害人權和摧毀自由的行徑。北京大肆炫耀權力之時，香港人仍然飽受打壓、監禁與流亡之苦。
「拒絕遺忘，攜手抗爭。」這是對香港人的呼籲，也是對香港朋友和全球人權社群的邀請。你的支持有助守護香港人權與基本自由。你可以透過以下方式參與：
- 分享這個信息。
- 捐款支持香港監察人權工作，請點擊「Donate」按鈕捐獻並將款項指定為「hunger strike challenge（絕食挑戰）」。
- 加入禁食──或戒斷酒精、社交媒體或娛樂，請到此報名。
#FastforFreedom #ResisttheCCP #HongKongWatch
✊ Join Hong Kong Watch hunger strike challenge to reject the CCP’s National Day
As the Chinese Communist Party prepares to celebrate its 76 years of rule, Hong Kong Watch will conduct a three-day hunger strike from 30 September to 2 October to stand against Beijing’s human rights repression in Hong Kong and beyond, and remember those who have sacrificed in the fight for freedom.
This fundraising challenge will be led by human rights advocate Benedict Rogers, Hong Kong activist Ray Wong and Hong Kong community member KC at the Hong Kong Watch team.
We invite you to join us for this moment of resistance, remembrance and solidarity. You can:
- Take part in the fast. Please read this participant safety guide carefully before signing up.
- Give up alcohol, social media or entertainment.
- Donate to support this initiative. Please make a donation and designate it for the ‘hunger strike challenge’ by clicking the ‘Donate’ button.
- Share this challenge.
If you are willing to do any of the above, please complete this sign-up form. Thank you so much for your support.
✊ 支持香港監察絕食行動 抵制中共國慶
中國共產黨準備慶祝76年管治之際，香港監察將在9月30日至10月2日展開為期三日的絕食行動，藉以抵抗北京對香港及其他地區的人權打壓，同時顧念在這場自由之戰中犧牲過的人。
今次籌款挑戰由三位香港監察團隊成員帶領：人權倡議者羅傑斯（Benedict Rogers）、香港社運人士黃台仰（Ray Wong）和香港社群成員KC。
我們邀請你參與今次行動，表明反抗極權、銘記犧牲和同舟共濟的心志。你可以：
- 身體力行禁食。報名前請細閱這份參加者安全指引。
- 戒斷酒精、社交媒體或娛樂。
- 捐款支持今次行動。請點擊「Donate」按鈕捐獻並將款項指定為「hunger strike challenge（絕食挑戰）」。
- 分享今次挑戰。
如果你願意做以上任何一件事，請填妥這份報名表格。非常感謝你的支持。
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