Fatma Salman

Fatma Salman Kotan (née Salman, born 1970) is a Turkish accountant, politician and Member of Parliament for Ağrı, representing the Justice and Development Party.

Early life and education

Fatma Salman Kotan is the daughter of Sheikh Ahmet Salman. She is a graduate in economics from Atatürk University in Erzurum. Kotan was six at the time of her mother's death.

Career

Kotan was a financial advisor and worked in the Parliamentary Clerk's Office before her election as member of parliament.

Because of her mother's death, Kotan has been active in trying to prevent violence or emotional abuse against women who do not have sons. They were divorced in 2012 because of his violence towards her. She appeared in parliament the following day with a bruised face; other women MPs offered her support. She became a role model for women who have violent husbands.