Chen Guangcheng

So If you're interested even remotely in what Catholics for Hire does, go to catholicsforhire.com. And yeah, we've got about 50 or so projects going on in a given month at this point, which is a huge blessing.

Some of the highlights to stay on Catholic U, actually, we work with a human rights activist from communist China, Chen Guangcheng.

He's a blind human rights activist who produces some amazing books.

If you're not tired of my voice, you'll actually hear it on his podcast that we produce, The Barefoot Lawyer Reports on China.

The Lantos Foundation has issued the award annually since two thousand nine, honoring individuals who raise awareness of human rights violations and demonstrate a commitment to defending human rights.

Past winners have included blind Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom.

Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, president of the Lantos Foundation, said Jin should serve as an inspiration to others by living his beliefs and values so fully.

"Pastor Jin has inspired people throughout the world with his unyielding courage and unshakable faith in the face of persecution," Swett said in a statement.