Yu Mei-nu

Yu Mei-nu
MLY
尤美女
Member of the Legislative Yuan
Assumed office
1 February 2012
Constituency Republic of China
Personal details
Born (1955-01-28) 28 January 1955
Changhua, Taiwan
Nationality Taiwanese
Political party Democratic Progressive Party
Spouse(s) Remington Huang
Alma mater National Taiwan University
Occupation politician
Profession lawyer

Yu Mei-nu (Chinese: 尤美女; pinyin: Yóu Měinǚ; born 28 January 1955) is a Taiwanese politician. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party, she has served in the Legislative Yuan since 2012.

Early life

Yu obtained her master's degree in law from National Taiwan University.[1]

Political career

Yu is a staunch supporter for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan,[2] and known for her advocacy of women's rights.[3]

Personal life

Yu is married to Remington Huang.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ly.gov.tw/en/03_leg/legIntro.action?lgno=00007&stage=9
  2. ↑ Nylander, Johan (3 July 2016). "Could Taiwan be first in Asia with same-sex marriage?". CNN.com. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Chung, Oscar (1 May 2016). "New Path for Parliament". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Chen, Wei-han (20 October 2016). "Grand justice nominee promises judicial reform". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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