Minnie Vautrin

Minnie Vautrin was an American Christian missionary and educator in early 20th-century China. During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, she bravely risked her life to shelter thousands of Chinese refugees in her school, Jinling University. Her documentation and moral courage helped preserve the truth about these atrocities. Vautrin's actions exemplify humanitarian leadership and historical significance, highlighting how individuals can make a profound difference in times of crisis through compassion and courage.