Ni Yulan

Chinese human rights activist

Ni Yulan is a Chinese business lawyer.[1] In 2016, she received the International Women of Courage Award.[2]

Ni Yulan
Born1960
Beijing, China
Known forhuman rights advocacy
SpouseDong Jiqin (Chinese: 董继勤)
ChildrenDong 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]

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