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| Kavaf is one of the founding members of ]'s newly formed ].<ref>https://devapartisi.org/teskilat/kurucu-uyeler</ref> | Kavaf is one of the founding members of ]'s newly formed ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://devapartisi.org/teskilat/kurucu-uyeler|title = Kurucu Üyeler}}</ref> | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 6 September 2021
Turkish politician
| Selma Aliye Kavaf | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of State (Responsible for Women and Family Affairs) | |
| In office 1 May 2009 – 6 June 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nimet Çubukçu |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| President of the Women's Branch of the Justice and Development Party | |
| In office 2002 – 1 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Fatma Şahin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-07-01) 1 July 1962 (age 62) Denizli, Turkey |
| Political party | Justice and Development Party (AKP) (2002–2020) Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) (2020–present) |
| Alma mater | Ankara University |
Selma Aliye Kavaf (born 1 July 1962) is a Turkish politician. She is the former Minister of State Responsible for Women and Family Affairs, and a member of parliament for Denizli of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Early life and career
Kavaf has graduated from the Turkology department of Ankara University Language, History and Geography Faculty. She has worked as a teacher both in public and private schools for seven years.
Political career
Kavaf entered politics in 2002 after the foundation of Justice and Development Party. After the elections, Kavaf was promoted as the Founder General Presidency of Women's Branch of the Justice and Development Party. It is the first women organization of a Turkish political party in an institutional sense.
In the elections of 2007, Kavaf was elected as a member of parliament. She is the first female MP from Denizli. On 1 May 2009, she was appointed as State Minister Responsible for Women and Family in the second cabinet of Erdoğan. She has stated that she opposes homosexuality, in her own words: "I believe homosexuality is a biological disorder, a disease. It needs to be treated." Her remarks sparked controversy and were protested by anti-homophobia activists in Turkey.
Kavaf is one of the founding members of Ali Babacan's newly formed Democracy and Progress Party.
External links
- (in Turkish) Selma Aliye Kavaf – Official Website
- (in Turkish) Biography of Selma Aliye Kavaf at AK Party
References
- 'Homosexuality is a disease' says Turkish minister, " Hürriyet, March 7, 2010.
- Turkish activists want minister tried for derogatory comments on gays, " Deutsche Welle, 16 March 2010.
- "Activists protest Turkish minister's remarks about gays," Hürriyet, 15 April 2010.
- "Kurucu Üyeler".
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| New title Office established |
President of the Women's Branch of the Justice and Development Party 2002 – 1 May 2009 |
Succeeded byFatma Şahin |
| Preceded byNimet Çubukçu | Minister of State (Responsible for Women and Family Affairs) 1 May 2009 – 6 June 2011 |
Succeeded byFatma Şahinas Minister of Family and Social Policy |
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- 1962 births
- Living people
- Deputies of Denizli
- Ankara University alumni
- Justice and Development Party (Turkey) politicians
- Democracy and Progress Party politicians
- People from Denizli
- Women government ministers of Turkey
- Members of the 23rd Parliament of Turkey
- 21st-century women politicians
- Ministers of State of Turkey
- Members of the 60th government of Turkey