Ye Haiyan facts for kids

Ye Haiyan (born 1975) is a Chinese gender activist. She is known for her work helping women and children who have faced violence. Many people also know her by the name Hooligan Sparrow (流氓燕).

Helping Others

Ye Haiyan started her work to help people in 2006. She founded the China Grassroots Women’s Rights Center. This group aimed to support women's rights from the ground up.

In 2012, Ye Haiyan faced many challenges. She had financial difficulties and found it hard to get official support for her group. Despite this, her strong writing and advocacy gained the trust of famous Chinese artists, like Ai WeiWei.

Her office in Guangxi faced problems. People who seemed to be from the local government caused issues for her work. Ye Haiyan continued to speak out for what she believed was right.

Her Life and Family

Ye Haiyan's work as an activist sometimes created difficulties for her family. Because of her public actions, her daughter faced challenges with schools. It was hard for her to enroll in some places.

In 2013, Ye Haiyan and her family experienced more difficulties. They faced public harassment and eventually had to leave their home. They moved to the Guangdong province to find a new place to live. Despite these challenges, Ye Haiyan continued her efforts to help others.