# Cấn Thị Thêu

> Cấn Thị Thêu is a Vietnamese human rights activist. After moving to Dương Nội, a village outside of Hanoi, after marrying a local farmer, Thêu became known for her work in documenting land seizures and mobilization for the returns of lands and fair compensation from local authorities. On 20 September 2016 she was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment by The People's Court of Đống Đa District in Hanoi on charges of “Disturbance public order”. Thêu is considered a "prisoner of conscience" by human rights groups.

*Land rights activist in Vietnam*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Activist
- **Category:** Activists
- **Country:** Vietnam
- **Born:** 1962
- **Status:** living
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

Cấn Thị Thêu is a Vietnamese human rights activist. After moving to Dương Nội, a village outside of Hanoi, after marrying a local farmer, Thêu became known for her work in documenting land seizures and mobilization for the returns of lands and fair compensation from local authorities. On 20 September 2016 she was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment by The People's Court of Đống Đa District in Hanoi on charges of “Disturbance public order”. Thêu is considered a "prisoner of conscience" by human rights groups.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 35.4

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