Emine Erdoğan facts for kids
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Emine Erdoğan
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| First Lady of Turkey | |
| Assumed role 28 August 2014 |
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| President | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan |
| Preceded by | Hayrünnisa Gül |
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Emine Gülbaran
16 February 1955 Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Political party | Justice and Development Party |
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| Residence | Presidential Complex (official) |
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Emine Erdoğan (born February 16, 1955) is the current First Lady of Turkey. She is the wife of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is the President of Turkey. As First Lady, she works on many social projects. These projects help people, especially women and children, across Turkey and beyond.
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Early Life and Family
Emine Erdoğan was born in Üsküdar, a district in Istanbul, Turkey. She was the fifth child and only daughter of Cemal and Hayriye Gülbaran. Her family originally comes from the southeastern Siirt Province.
She went to Istanbul Mithatpaşa Vocational Evening School for Girls. Even though she didn't graduate, she was very active in social groups. She helped start the "Idealist Women’s Association." She also followed events by the National Turkish Student Union. It was during this time that she met Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They got married on July 4, 1978.
Emine and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have four children together. Their names are Ahmet Burak, Necmettin Bilal, Esra, and Sümeyye.
Her Work in Politics
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Emine Erdoğan became a founding member of the women's branch of the Welfare Party. This was when her husband was chosen to lead the party in Istanbul. She helped more women get involved in politics in Turkey. Her work helped the Refah Party succeed in the 1994 elections.
When her husband became the Mayor of Istanbul, she started many social projects. She helped create "iftar tables." These were places where both rich and poor people could eat together during the holy month of Ramadan. This tradition is still carried on today.
In 2005, Erdoğan helped start the "Center for Social Development" (TOGEM). This center supports projects that focus on educating women and children. She also led a campaign with governors' wives from all over Turkey. This campaign worked to improve life for women, the elderly, and families of soldiers. The United Nations has even recognized this project.
After attacks in Gaza in 2009, she invited wives of leaders from Western and Arab countries. She asked everyone to help "stop the war." In 2012, she went to Myanmar herself to see the situation and provide aid. She did this even though it was dangerous.
Emine Erdoğan also strongly opposes child marriage. She has clearly stated that "Forced child marriage is clearly unacceptable under any conditions."
Important Projects She Supports
Voluntary Envoys
The "Voluntary Envoys in Social Development Project" encourages people to volunteer. It helps social development by finding people who want to help. This project started in 2012. It includes programs like "Protective Family Service" and "Vocational Training for Women."
Come On Girls, Let's Go To School
Erdoğan worked with the Ministry of National Education on this project. It aims to help girls who are not allowed to go to school. "Come on Girls, Let's Go to School" works with UNICEF. Its goal is to make sure all girls aged 6-14 go to primary school. It also promotes equal education for boys and girls.
Mothers and Daughters at School
She continued her focus on education with the "Mothers and Daughters at School" campaign. This project started in 2008. It helps young girls and women who haven't had a chance to go to school. It focuses on those who are past the usual school age.
7 Is Too Late
The "7 is too late" campaign is about early childhood education. It teaches people how important learning is for children aged 0-6. The goal is for every child in Turkey to get pre-school education.
Prolific Forests
On March 21, 2015, the "Prolific Forests" project began. This project aims to plant more trees and expand green areas in Turkey. It also helps manage forests better.
I Protect My Future
The "I Protect My Future" project teaches new generations about protecting earth and water. It works with the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. This project helps children learn about soil, seeds, and plants.
African Handicrafts Market and Culture House
This project helps women in Africa by selling their handmade products. The money earned helps with education and healthcare for African women. It also helps Turkey and African countries understand each other's cultures better.
Zero Waste
The "Zero Waste" Project aims to prevent waste and encourage recycling. It wants to reduce how much trash we make. It also helps set up good systems for collecting waste. Emine Erdoğan leads a United Nations board that shares ideas about zero waste globally.
Awards and Recognitions
On December 7, 2010, Pakistan gave Emine Erdoğan an award called the Nishan-e-Pakistan. She received it for helping people affected by floods in Pakistan. In October 2010, she visited the flood areas. She helped raise a lot of money for the flood victims.
On February 16, 2011, she received the "Prix de la Fondation" award. This was given to her by the Crans Montana Forum in Brussels.
Images for kids
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Emine Erdoğan's signature.
See also
In Spanish: Emine Erdoğan para niños
