Agnes Chow

Agnes Chow, born on December third, nineteen ninety-six, is a prominent political activist and politician from Hong Kong. She has made significant contributions to the pro-democracy movement, serving as a former member of the Standing Committee of Demosisto and as the spokesperson for Scholarism, a student-led organization advocating for democratic reforms.

Chow's political journey faced significant challenges, particularly during her candidacy for the Hong Kong Island by-election in two thousand eighteen, which was thwarted by authorities due to her party's stance on self-determination for Hong Kong. Her activism led to her arrest in August two thousand nineteen during the widespread protests against the government, where she was charged for her involvement in a demonstration at police headquarters.

In December two thousand twenty, Chow was sentenced to ten months in prison, a reflection of the increasing crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong. She faced further legal troubles in August two thousand twenty when she was arrested under the National Security Law for alleged 'collusion with foreign forces,' although she was released on bail the following day.

In September two thousand twenty-three, seeking to continue her education and activism, Chow relocated to Canada to pursue a master’s degree at OCAD University. She successfully graduated in two thousand twenty-five, continuing her commitment to advocating for democracy and human rights.