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'''Selma Aliye Kavaf''' (born 1 July 1962) is a Turkish politician. She is the former ], and a ] for ] of the ruling ] (AKP). | '''Selma Aliye Kavaf''' (born 1 July 1962) is a Turkish politician. She is the former ], and a ] for ] of the ruling ] (AKP). | ||
In the ] she was elected in ] for the ]. | In the ], she was elected in ] for the ]. | ||
== Early life and career == | == Early life and career == | ||
Kavaf |
Kavaf was born July 1 1962. She graduated from the ] department of ] Language, History and Geography Faculty. She has worked as a teacher both in public and private schools for seven years. | ||
She has worked as a teacher both in public and private schools for seven years. | |||
== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
Kavaf entered politics in 2002 after the foundation of ]. | Kavaf entered politics in 2002 after the foundation of ]. 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. | ||
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 ], 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 ]. She has stated that she opposes ], in her own words: "I believe homosexuality is a biological disorder, a disease. It needs to be treated."<ref>, " ''Hürriyet'', March 7, 2010.</ref> Her remarks sparked controversy and were protested by anti-homophobia activists<ref>, " ''Deutsche Welle'', 16 March 2010.</ref> in Turkey.<ref name="homosexuality_disease">"," ''Hürriyet'', 15 April 2010.</ref> | In the ], 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 ]. She has stated that she opposes ], in her own words: "I believe homosexuality is a biological disorder, a disease. It needs to be treated."<ref>, " ''Hürriyet'', March 7, 2010.</ref> Her remarks sparked controversy and were protested by anti-homophobia activists<ref>, " ''Deutsche Welle'', 16 March 2010.</ref> in Turkey.<ref name="homosexuality_disease">"," ''Hürriyet'', 15 April 2010.</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> | 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> |
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Turkish politician (born 1962)
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) (2020–2023) Republican People's Party (2023–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).
In the 2023 Turkish parliamentary election, she was elected in Manisa for the Republican People's Party.
Early life and career
Kavaf was born July 1 1962. She 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 2007 Turkish general election, 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.
In the 2023 Turkish parliamentary election she was elected in Manisa for the Republican People's 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".
- Hayta, Musa. "Eski bakan Kavaf, CHP listesinden Manisa Milletvekili seçildi". D20Haber (in Turkish). Retrieved 8 June 2023.
Political offices | ||
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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 |
- 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
- Government ministers of Turkey
- Members of the 23rd Parliament of Turkey
- 21st-century Turkish women politicians
- 21st-century Turkish politicians
- Ministers of State of Turkey
- Members of the 60th government of Turkey
- Deputies of Manisa
- Turkish women MPs
- Members of the 28th Parliament of Turkey