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Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Prisoner of conscience

Anyone imprisoned for their demographics, beliefs, or the nonviolent expression thereof


Prisoner of conscience
Prisoner of conscience

A prisoner of conscience (POC) is anyone imprisoned because of their race, sexual orientation, religion, or political views. The term also refers to those who have been imprisoned or persecuted for the nonviolent expression of their conscientiously held beliefs.

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