Simon Aban Deng | |
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| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Occupation(s) | Human rights activist Author Abolitionist |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Known for | Sudan Freedom Walk, Anti Slavery Campaign, human rights in Sudan |
| Awards | ADL’s Heroes Against Hate (2006) and U.N. Watch’s Freedom Award (2011) |
Simon Aban Deng is a South Sudanese-American human rights activist living in the United States. A victim of child slavery, Deng's activism primarily focuses on slavery in Sudan and on South Sudanese self-determination.[1]