Ni Yulan
Ni Yulan is a Chinese business lawyer.[1] In 2016, she received the International Women of Courage Award.[2]
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| Born | 1960 Beijing, China |
| Known for | human rights advocacy |
| Spouse(s) | Dong Jiqin (Chinese: 董继勤) |
| Children | Dong Xuan (Chinese: 董璇, daughter) |
Activities
Ni fought for property rights for people who lost their homes because of building for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She went to prison many times.[3] In prison she was beaten and lost the use of her legs.[2] She applied for a passport to travel to the U.S. to receive the award, but the Chinese government refused.[4]
Ni Yulan Media
International Women of Courage Awards
Other websites
References
- ↑ Reuters. Chinese rights lawyer Ni Yulan placed under house arrest (25 April 2016). Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 China Blocks Activist's Trip to US for 'Women of Courage' AwardVOA News website. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ↑ Rights activist Ni Yulan 'barred from leaving' China (30 March 2016). Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ↑ Hernández, Javier C.. Activist Says China Didn’t Allow Her to Receive Award in U.S. (31 March 2016). Retrieved 5 February 2017.