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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 | position removed |
| Presidency of Women's Branch of the Justice and Development Party | |
| In office 2002 – 1 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | - |
| Succeeded by | Fatma Şahin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-07-01) July 1, 1962 (age 62) Denizli, Turkey |
| Political party | Justice and Development Party |
| Alma mater | Ankara University |
Selma Aliye Kavaf (born July 1, 1962) is a Minister of State of Turkey, responsible for Women and Family Affairs, and a member of parliament for Denizli of the ruling Justice and Development Party.
Early life and career
Kavaf has graduated from Turcology section 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 May 1, 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, March 16, 2010.
- "Activists protest Turkish minister's remarks about gays," Hürriyet, April 15, 2010.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by- | Presidency of Women's Branch of the Justice and Development Party 2002–2009 |
Succeeded byFatma Şahin |
| Preceded byNimet Çubukçu | Minister of State responsible for Women and Family Affairs May 1, 2009–present |
Succeeded byincumbent |
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