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Kartini and her sisters, Kardinah and Roekmini, were allowed one way they could escape the seclusion periodically. They visited Marie Ovink-Soer for piano and handicrafts training. [18] Kartini was fluent in Dutch and acquired several Dutch pen pals. One of them was a girl named Rosa Abendanon, who later became a close friend. [7]
The new Indonesian Republic brought about a complete revolution in education in the country, and she participated in some of the first major conferences about updating the education system in late 1949. [6] In 1955, el Yunusiyah was elected to the first Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly, one of the first female members of the legislature.
' Mother of the State ') or, in an instance, First Gentleman (Indonesian: Bapak Negara, lit. ' Father of the State ') has been used to refer to the wife or husband of the president of Indonesia. The constitution does not provide for the position in any sense, but it continues to influence Indonesian society significantly, usually in social affairs.
Presided during the Indonesian National Revolution and the first national elections. One of the founding fathers of the Non-Aligned Movement and hosted the 1955 Bandung Conference. Called for 'Guided Democracy' following the collapse of 10 governments during the 1950s, with Nasakom as its principal ideology. Acceded Western New Guinea.
Women who were able to pursue an education in elementary in middle school and high school became involved in cub scout activities such as Jong Java, Jong Sumatera, and Jong Ambon. [1] Beginning in the early 20th century, Indonesian women became more active in the political sphere namely in relation to independence and nationalist movements. [13]
National Hero of Indonesia (Indonesian: Pahlawan Nasional Indonesia) is the highest-level title awarded in Indonesia. [1] It is posthumously given by the Government of Indonesia for actions which are deemed to be heroic, defined as "actual deeds which can be remembered and exemplified for all time by other citizens" [a] or "extraordinary service furthering the interests of the state and people".
Indonesia is moving its capital from Jakarta to a new city being built on the island of Borneo. Nusantara is far from finished. But that hasn't stopped the president from moving in.
Hajjah Rangkayo [note 1] Rasuna Said (14 September 1910 – 2 November 1965) was a campaigner for Indonesian independence and women's rights, particularly their rights to education and participation in politics.