Evan Mawarire

Evan Mawarire is a Zimbabwean pastor and democracy activist. He is best known for leading the #ThisFlag movement, which aimed to bring about democratic reforms in Zimbabwe. Mawarire was born in Zimbabwe and studied theology at the University of Zimbabwe. He became a pastor and began to speak out against the government's human rights abuses. In 2016, he led a mass protest against President Robert Mugabe, which led to his arrest and imprisonment. Mawarire was released from prison in 2017 and has since continued to advocate for democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe. He has also written a book about his experiences and has become a prominent voice in the region.