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{{Infobox Politician | {{Infobox Politician | ||
| name = Selma Aliye Kavaf | | name = Selma Aliye Kavaf | ||
| image = Selma Aliye Kavaf cropped.jpg | | image = Selma Aliye Kavaf cropped.jpg | ||
| image size = 314 x 208 | | image size = 314 x 208 | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|7|1}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1962|7|1}} | ||
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| birth_place = ], ] | ||
| office = Minister Responsible for Women and Family Affairs | | office = Minister Responsible for Women and Family Affairs | ||
| term_start = 1 May 2009 |
| term_start = 1 May 2009 | ||
| term_end = 6 June 2011 | | term_end = 6 June 2011 | ||
| predecessor = ] | | predecessor = ] | ||
| successor = |
| successor = ''Office abolished'' | ||
| office1 = ] | | office1 = ] | ||
| term_start1 = 2002 | | term_start1 = 2002 | ||
| term_end1 = 1 May 2009 | | term_end1 = 1 May 2009 | ||
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| successor1 = ] | | successor1 = ] | ||
| religion = Islam | | religion = Islam | ||
| party = ] | | party = ] (AKP) | ||
| alma_mater = ] | | alma_mater = ] | ||
| website = | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Selma Aliye Kavaf''' (born July |
'''Selma Aliye Kavaf''' (born 1 July 1962) is a ] politician. She is the former Minister Responsible for Women and Family Affairs, and a ] for ] of the ruling ] (AKP). | ||
== Early life and career == | == Early life and career == | ||
Kavaf has graduated from ] |
Kavaf has 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. | ||
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After the elections, Kavaf was promoted as the Founder General Presidency of Women's Branch of the Justice and Development Party. It is first women organization of a Turkish political party in 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 first women organization of a Turkish political party in institutional sense. | ||
In the ] Kavaf was elected as a member of parliament. She is the first female MP from Denizli. On |
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 homosexuality, 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> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* {{tr icon}} – Official Website | ||
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{{Erdogan II Cabinet}} | {{Erdogan II Cabinet}} | ||
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| NAME =Kavaf, Selma Aliye | | NAME = Kavaf, Selma Aliye | ||
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | ||
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | ||
| DATE OF BIRTH =1962 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = 1 July 1962 | ||
| PLACE OF BIRTH =], ] | | PLACE OF BIRTH = ], ] | ||
| DATE OF DEATH = | | DATE OF DEATH = | ||
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Revision as of 01:28, 26 December 2013
Selma Aliye Kavaf | |
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Minister 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) |
Alma mater | Ankara University |
Selma Aliye Kavaf (born 1 July 1962) is a Turkish politician. She is the former Minister 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 Turcology 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 has joined the 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 first women organization of a Turkish political party in 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.
External links
- Template:Tr icon Selma Aliye Kavaf – Official Website
- Template:Tr icon 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.
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 Responsible for Women and Family Affairs 1 May 2009 – 6 June 2011 |
Succeeded byFatma Şahinas Minister of Family and Social Policy |