Ye Haiyan

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Ye.

Ye Haiyan (born 1975) is a Chinese gender activist, best to for her action in favor of women, prostitutes, and children against violence and sexual aggression. On 27 May 2013, she campaigned against a school director accused of raping six female students, aged 12 to 16. She held a sign that read: "Principal, call me if you want to get a room. Leave the pupils alone."[1] This helped to raise awareness on this specific case, sparking national outrage via the internet. Artist Ai Weiwei and filmmaker Ai Xiaoming[2] have supported her campaign. In response to her activism, Ye has reported pressure, threats, and attacks, and she was arrested in June 2013.

References

  1. ↑ Branigan, Tania (3 June 2013). "Chinese police refuse to release activist who campaigned against child abuse". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Pedroletti, Brice (20 June 2013). "La nudité, arme de protestation massive". Le Monde (in French). Retrieved 19 October 2016.

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