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 served in the Legislative Yuan from 2012 to 2020.
Yu Mei-nu | |
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尤美女 | |
Member of the Legislative Yuan | |
In office 1 February 2012 – 1 January 2020 | |
Constituency | Republic of China |
Personal details | |
Born | Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan | 28 January 1955
Political party | Democratic Progressive Party |
Spouse | Remington Huang |
Alma mater | National Taiwan University |
Occupation | politician |
Profession | lawyer |
Yu obtained her bachelor's and master's degree in law from National Taiwan University. She pursued doctoral legal studies at the University of Frankfurt.[1][2] Yu subsequently worked as a lawyer.[3]
Yu is a staunch supporter for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan,[4] and known for her advocacy of women's rights.[5]
Yu is married to Remington Huang.[6]
In 2020 she was conferred the Ordre national du Mérite on behalf of the French President.[7]