Saparinah Sadli | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Alma mater | Gadjah Mada University University of Indonesia |
Known for | Women's rights, activism |
Spouse | Mohammad Sadli |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Psychology, gender studies |
Saparinah Sadli (born 24 August 1927) is an Indonesian psychologist and activist. She was a lecturer at the University of Indonesia and spearheaded the establishment of its Department of Women's Studies. A member of the National Commission on Human Rights from 1996 through 2000, she became the inaugural chairperson of the National Commission on Violence against Women in 1998. She has been awarded the Nabil Award, the Roosseno Award, the Cendekiawan Berdedikasi Award from Kompas, and a lifetime achievement award from Femina magazine.