Emine Erdogan Biography

So, his wife Emine Erdogan remains the first lady of the republic for another five years. What is known about a woman who has been going through life with the most ambitious Turkish politician for 45 years - in the material of News. From an obedient girl to human rights activist Emine Gulbaran was born on February 16 in the Bolshaya Istanbul district of Usküdar. There, her parents Jemal and Hairi moved from Siyrt-the Southeast Province of Turkey, where most residents are Arabs and Kurds.

It is for good reason that in Turkey there are rumors that Emin Erdogan has Arabic origin. However, there are no official evidence of these speculations. Emine was the fifth child and the only daughter. Surrounded by the love of parents and brothers, the girl was brought up as a princess. As Turkish journalists write, she tried to respond to this love - Emine was an exemplary daughter and sister, she was always smiling, obedient and modest.

Emine grew up in a traditional Turkish family. Parents saw their daughter to the future housewife, so they did not attach much importance to her studies. She later continued to study at the art school. True, this decision was given to her family. The girl had to persuade her father to let her go to classes in the evening. But in the end, Jemal Gulbaran gave good, and Emina began to go lectures on theology and art history.

She stood at the origins of the non-governmental organization “Association of Women-Edealists”, which was engaged in the protection of the rights of Muslims. At the same time, the girl went to the events of the National Turkish Student Union and the Women's Fund of Science and Culture. Human rights activity is already close to Emine Erdogan. But she had to quit her studies - there were good reasons for this.

As Emine met with Recep, one student event completely changed Emine's life. She met a young guy who, during his speech, frankly and ardently spoke about the country's problems, built ambitious plans to transform Turkey. Later, friends said that the young man is called Receps, he is fond of football and politics. A spark ran between Emin and Recep. But since both young people were from religious families, they did not build relationships without the knowledge of their parents.

After some time, Recep Tayyip Erdogan asked her lover's hands in her father. In the year, Emine Gulbaran became Emine Erdogan. The girl then barely turned 23 years old, Recep was a year older.

They played the wedding in the year. Soon, the first -born Akhmet Burak was born, then the second son - Najettin Bilal, and then two daughters were born - Esra and Sumy. Although the spouses first lived poorly, they tried to give their children all the best, especially good education. For example, Nedzhmetin graduated from Harvard University, has been practicing at the World Bank, and now he is engaged in business and lives in Italian Bologna.

For a long time she appeared only at protocol events. But over time, she decided to get out of the shadow of her husband. I think that there is already enough, ”said Mrs. Erdogan in one of her interviews. Now she is already a full -fledged assistant and right hand of the President of Turkey. It lies in the organization of most humanitarian events. Emine Erdogan is actively involved in projects to protect women's rights.

Without exaggeration, we can say that she paved the way to participate in Turkish women in the country's policy. For example, together with the wives of the governors of all Turkish provinces, she headed the campaign to improve the living conditions of women, elderly people, veterans and families of the shahids of the fallen in military operations. She stood up for the harems once Emine Erdogan declared a harem “a beautiful school of life”.

This is the statement of the first lady of Turkey, dedicated to the International Women's Day, is still recalled to her. At the same time, the harems were for them a wonderful school, a hearth where they were preparing for life, received education and engaged in charity work. All this was led by the mother of Sultanov, ”Emine Erdogan told the conference“ Mother of the Sultanov, who left a mark in our history.

” Her words were caused by a flurry of indignation, because according to the Constitution, Türkiye is a secular state, polygamy is prohibited there. Although Emine Erdogan always fought for the rights of women, she, like her husband, represents conservative ideals more. Professor of Istanbul University Ozla Kurumlar then, not without malice, pointed to Emine Erdogan that the harem of the Ottoman sultans can hardly be called a school, if only because any books were in it under the strict prohibition.

She wears closed elegant suits or dresses and necessarily covers her head. Unless it allows themselves bright accessories - brooches, rings and necklaces. A very modest image that the wife of the Turkish leader created, it would seem, should not cause disputes and disagreements. However, the first lady in the hijab does not suit all the Turks. In the sixth year of Erdogan, the representatives of the public organization “Women of the European Republic of Türkiye” filed a lawsuit against the wives of the President and the Prime Minister of the country-Airunisse Gul and Emine Erdogan.They were accused of putting on a hijab during foreign trips, thereby "distorting the image of a modern Turkish woman in the eyes of the world community." History did not receive development, but made a lot of noise.

At the same time, Mrs. Erdogan nourishes passion for Western brands, especially French. It is known that the wife of the Turkish leader is a big fan of Hermes, Chanel and other French brands. By the way, because of this Emine Erdogan once was in the center of another scandal. At the end of October, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged to boycott French goods against the backdrop of an aggravation of relations between Paris and Ankara.

It was then that the network users remembered the love of Mrs. Erdogan for French brands. Later, one of the Turkish newspapers had to justify the first lady and explain that all the accessories that Emine Erdogan wears allegedly are an imitation, but not the original of famous brands. But these excuses did not sound very convincing, few believed in them.

In the year, she almost provoked a diplomatic scandal. When Recep Tayyip Erdogan was still the prime minister, Emine spoke sharply to President Israeli Shimon Peres during a meeting with Palestinians in Ankara. The reason was the incident at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which occurred a year earlier. According to Emine, then Perez was in earnestly angry with the couple Erdogan with his anti -Arabic lunges.

I went crazy - he justified the attack on gas! Seeing suddenly that Erdogan’s head was shaking with anger, I began to cry. It is not surprising that her statements diverged in the Israeli media. Perhaps this was the only time that the first lady of Turkey allowed herself such a sharp statement. For many, she embodies the image of a calm and conservative woman, who at the same time managed to become one of the most influential Muslim women in the world.