Ye Haiyan

Ye Haiyan (born 1975) is a Chinese gender activist, best known for her action in favor of women, prostitutes, and children against violence and sexual aggression. On 27 May 2013, she campaigned against a school director accused of raping six female students, aged 12 to 16. She held a sign that read: "Principal, call me if you want to get a room. Leave the pupils alone." This helped to raise awareness on this specific case, sparking national outrage via the internet. Artist Ai Weiwei and filmmaker Ai Xiaoming have supported her campaign. In response to her activism, Ye has reported pressure, threats, and attacks, and she was arrested in June 2013. She is one of the subjects of the 2016 documentary film Hooligan Sparrow.