About Yu Mei-nu
Born 1955. Yu Mei-nu is a Taiwanese politician, lawyer and human rights defender.
Yu Mei-nu (; born 28 January 1955) is a Taiwanese politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party, she served in the Legislative Yuan from 2012 to 2020.
Education and early career Yu studied political science and law as a double major at National Taiwan University, where she earned LL.B. and LL.M. degrees. She then pursued doctoral studies in law in Germany at Goethe University Frankfurt. Yu subsequently worked as a lawyer.
Political career Yu is a staunch supporter for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan, and known for her advocacy of women's rights.
Personal life Yu is married to Remington Huang.
Honors and recognition In 2020 she was conferred the Ordre national du Mérite on behalf of the French President.
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Taiwanese politician
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Yu Mei-nu was born on 28 January 1955 in Changhua City.
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Yu Mei-nu is a politician, lawyer and human rights defender.
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Yu Mei-nu is Taiwanese.
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