named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
China Prisoner Advocacy Campaign
Public advocacy for specific women held in Chinese prisons or psychiatric facilities, including Li Yuxue, He Fangmei, Wang Xueqin, and Zhou Xintong, through targeted campaigns and public statements.
International Women's Day Solidarity March
Annual participation in New York City's International Women's Day march to raise awareness about imprisoned women and political prisoners in China, using bilingual signage and media outreach.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 3 activities
- General human rights advocacy and supportAdvances civil rights and advocacy work focused on protecting women and children in China, including ongoing monitoring and public support for human rights defenders.
- Organizing public protests and demonstrations in support of women's rights and human rights defendersOrganizes and participates in public rallies, marches, and commemorative events in the U.S. and abroad to advocate for women's rights, freedom of expression, and the release of political prisoners in China. Events include the White Paper Movement anniversary demonstrations, Women's Day marches, and protests at Chinese diplomatic sites.
- Public advocacy campaigns for specific human rights casesConducts targeted advocacy to support individual human rights defenders, including public statements, solidarity campaigns, and awareness efforts for Li Yixue, Zhang Zhan, Wang Bingzhang, and Hong Kong activists Clarisse Yeung, Winnie Yu, and Nicole Qin Qiuyan.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for freedom of expression and online activistsProvides public support and advocacy for individuals persecuted for online activism and free speech, including responding to the forced closure of media outlets like《立場新聞》(Stand News).
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Direct support services for event participants and volunteersProvides logistical and material support during advocacy events, including meal distribution for participants and volunteers, such as serving 30 people after a rally on September 30, 2025.
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Human Rights Advocacy and Public Education 1 activity
- Distribution of educational and awareness materials at public eventsProduces and distributes bilingual Chinese-English informational materials during public marches and demonstrations to raise awareness about imprisoned women, political prisoners, and human rights abuses in China.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Research on international women's rights movementsConducts and publishes research on global women's rights issues, including a comprehensive report on the Iranian women's resistance movement released in January 2026.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Public awareness campaigns for missing childrenProduces and displays banners with photos of missing children on vehicles to assist in locating them and raising public awareness.
- Research and publication on women's rights violations in ChinaInvestigates and publishes reports on human rights abuses affecting women and children in China, including forced child removals and forced abortions. Published the books "The Orphans of Shao" and "Fetuses Executed by State Policy" to document and expose these practices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants$80K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$520%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$84K
Liquid reserves56.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +457.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JING ZHANG — PRESIDENT
- YAN XU — TREASURER
- YUJUN ZHANG — SECRETARY
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Partner — Collaborates with or references archival imagery from Bettmann Archive/Getty Images in reporting on historical women's protests.
- Chinese Democracy Education Foundation Partner — Collaborated in organizing and participating in the 2025 Outstanding Democratic Figures Award ceremony
- Chinese Democracy Party Partner — Co-organized a rally in Flushing with Women's Rights in China to demand accountability for the global spread of the virus.
- Clarisse Yeung Partner — Subject of advocacy and public support due to her imprisonment related to political activism in Hong Kong.
- Flushing, NY Government — Located in Flushing, New York, indicating local municipal affiliation and operational presence.
- Independent Chinese PEN Center Women Writers Committee Network — China Women's Rights founder Zhang Jing serves as head of the Women Writers Committee, indicating organizational affiliation
- Li Yixue Partner — Publicly supports and advocates for Li Yixue, a woman forcibly hospitalized after reporting police misconduct, by amplifying her case and calling for her safety.
- New York Christians for Justice Partner — Co-organized a rally in Flushing with Women's Rights in China to demand accountability for the global spread of the virus.
- Nicole Qin Qiuyan Partner — Subject of advocacy and public support due to her imprisonment related to cross-border human rights activism between mainland China and Hong Kong.
- Winnie Yu Partner — Subject of advocacy and public support due to her imprisonment related to political activism in Hong Kong.
- Women's Rights in China Partner — Organization participating in the 2025 International Women's Day march under its English name.
- 中共驻洛杉矶领事馆 Government — Location where the organization held its commemoration event to protest Chinese government policies.
- 民生观察 Partner — Collaborates on reporting and awareness efforts regarding human rights issues in China.
- 皇家鑄幣廠居民協會 Partner — Coordinated protest actions with Women's Rights in China against the proposed Chinese super embassy at the Old Royal Mint site.
- 立場新聞 Partner — Hosted blog content by the author, indicating a collaborative relationship in promoting free expression.
- 视觉艺术家协会 Partner — Recognized Women's Rights in China with an award and included the organization in its annual event.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Amplification Through Documentation and Public Advocacymethodology: amplification-through-documentationBy documenting and publicly disseminating evidence of human rights violations, particularly through investigative journalism and personal narratives, the organization increases visibility for persecuted women and systemic abuses, because sustained public exposure creates moral and political pressure that can deter future repression and support accountability.
- Rights-Based Advocacy as Systemic Changemethodology: rights-based advocacyBy framing women's rights within a broader struggle for human rights, democracy, and constitutional governance, the organization seeks to transform societal structures in China, because linking gender justice to foundational civil and political rights strengthens legitimacy and broadens coalition support for systemic reform.