Advocate of Women’s Equality

For Karmila Jusup, women should have the courage to argue and develop their potential. Never have the feeling of being subordinate to men

KOMPAS/TATANG MULYANA SINAGA

Karmila Jusup (55)

As a church minister, Karmila Jusup, 55, does not merely dedicate herself to serving the congregation. She also take the initiative to deepen her understanding of women’s equality issues. She educates, provides guidance and fights for women who fall victim to violence.

Karmila believes that God created males and females as equals. Neither of them are more superior nor warranted to dominate. However, in social relations women are often positioned as the inferior party and they are vulnerable to unfair treatment.