Student heroes
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Zimbabwe: Student leader Welcome is fighting for a better and more democratic society with free quality education. Arrested by riot police February 19th after discussing the 2011-demonstrations in Egypt and Tunisia with fellow students. Read full profile and support him on Facebook.
Belarus: Student leader Nasta has taken part in numerous rallies and campaigns by the democratic youth organization The Young Front, and has been repeatedly detained by the police. Read full profile and support her on Facebook.
Swasiland: Maxwell Dlamin: student leader from Swasiland, arrested in April when organizing peaceful demonstrations, still in custody. Read full profile and support him on Facebook.
Chile: Student leader Camila Vallejo is one of the most profiled leaders of the ongoing protests in Chile. The student movement in Chile has since May mobilized for educational reform and against the high costs of education. Read full profile and support her on Facebook.