Emine Bozkurt (born 9 August 1967) is a Dutch politician of

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descent and

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between 2004 and 2014. She is a member of the Dutch Labour Party, which is part of the

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. In the

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she was a member of the

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and the

Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality The Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) is a committee of the European Parliament. Membership Chair Vice Chairs *Eugenia Rodríguez Palop * Sylwia Spurek * Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi *Robert Biedroń Members *Regina Bastos ...

. Furthermore, she was the chairperson of the Delegation for Relations with the Countries of Central America, as well as a substitute member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Early life

Emine Bozkurt was born in Zaandam, North Holland to a Dutch mother and a Turkish father. She currently lives in Zaandam and Brussels.

Education

* VWO at Zaanlands Lyceum (1985) * Bachelor's degree in French Language and Literature,

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(1987) * Master's degree in European Studies, University of Amsterdam (1992) * Qualification from the Netherlands Association for Public Relations and Information (NGPR) (1995) * Public relations diploma, Foundation for Advertising and Marketing Education (SRM) (1997)

Career

* Staff member of the consulate-general, Germany (1992–1993) * Spokeswoman and head of internal and external relations, Dutch Muslim Broadcasting Company (1993–1997) * Publisher and spokeswoman,

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(1997–2001) * Senior adviser, Radar - advice bureau on social issues (2001–2004) * Member of the Amsterdam PvdA executive (1998–1999) * Member of the PvdA European policy advisory committee (since 1999) * Member of the core group of the PvdA multi-ethnic women's network (1997–2001) * Member of the review committee on public broadcasting (Rinnooy-Kan Committee) (2002–2003) * Member of the disputes committee of the National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development (NCDO) (since 2002) * Member of the governing body of the Institute for Public and Politics (civic education)

Member of the European Parliament

Emine Bozkurt - PvdA in de buurt Purmerend

During her terms, Bozkurt was involved in the following committees: * Chairperson delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2009–2014) *

(2009–2014) *

(2004–2014) * Special committee on organised crime, corruption and money laundering (2012–2013) * Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009–2014) * Substitute member Committee on Foreign Affairs (2009–2012) * Substitute member of the Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009–2013) * Chairperson of the Friends of Football * Chairperson of the Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina * Chairperson of the Anti-Racism and Diversity

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* Member of Intergroup for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights * Member of the

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) is a committee of the European Parliament. It is responsible for issues of employment and social policy, including labour rights, social security, inclusion, free movement for workers and pensio ...

(2004-2009) * Member of the

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(2004-2009) * Member of the Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-2009)

References

External links

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Emine Bozkurt
at the website of the Labour Party {{DEFAULTSORT:Bozkurt, Emine 1967 births Living people Dutch Muslims Dutch people of Turkish descent Dutch women in politics Labour Party (Netherlands) MEPs MEPs for the Netherlands 2004–2009 MEPs for the Netherlands 2009–2014 21st-century women MEPs for the Netherlands People from Zaanstad