Khofifah Indar Parawansa
Profile
Khofifah Indar Parawansa is an Indonesian politician currently serving as the Governor of East Java. A prominent figure in Indonesian politics, she previously served as the Minister of Social Affairs from 2014 to 2018 and as the State Minister for Female Empowerment from 1999 to 2001. Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for social reform, including initiatives to eradicate prostitution and promote interfaith unity. She has also held significant leadership roles within the Muslimat NU, an Islamic women's organization affiliated with Nahdlatul Ulama.
Details
- Born
- 1965-05-19 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
- Education
- Airlangga University ( dra. ) University of Indonesia ( M.I.P. )
- Career
- Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, State Minister for Female Empowerment, Minister of Social Affairs
