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Nasyiatul Aisyiyah's 15th Muktamar Discusses Challenges for Young Women and Organizational Direction

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 15th Muktamar of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, a Muhammadiyah youth wing, opened at the Edutorium of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
  • Themed 'Progressive Young Women for a Sustainable Civilization,' the event aims to consolidate the movement and strengthen its contributions to family, society, and humanity.
  • Approximately 875 official delegates and thousands of cadres attended the four-yearly gathering, which serves as a platform to formulate the organization's future direction.

The 15th Muktamar of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, a prominent youth organization affiliated with Muhammadiyah, officially commenced on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Edutorium of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. The event, themed 'Progressive Young Women for a Sustainable Civilization,' marks a significant moment for the consolidation of this women's movement.

This highest deliberative forum for Nasyiatul Aisyiyah is designed to strengthen the contributions of young Muslim women to their families, communities, nation, and humanity. The opening ceremony was attended by key figures, including Haedar Nashir, Chairman of the Central Leadership Council of Muhammadiyah, and Siti Noordjannah Djohantini, Chairwoman of the Central Leadership Council of Aisyiyah, alongside government officials and thousands of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah cadres from across Indonesia.

We welcome and open our home's doors as widely as possible for all Nasyiatul Aisyiyah cadres throughout Indonesia.

— Monica SubastiaMonica Subastia, Chairwoman of the Nasyiatul Aisyiyah Regional Council of Central Java, welcomed attendees to the Muktamar.

Monica Subastia, Chairwoman of the Nasyiatul Aisyiyah Regional Council of Central Java, expressed pride in hosting the Muktamar. She welcomed delegates from across the archipelago, noting that 875 official participants, representing regional and branch leadership, would engage in discussions. The opening event itself drew an estimated 6,700 cadres, underscoring the organization's widespread reach and engagement.

Ariati Dina Puspitasari, Chairperson of the Central Leadership Council of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, emphasized that the Muktamar is more than just a selection process for new leadership. It serves as a crucial space for reaffirming the movement's commitment and charting its course through evolving times. The discussions are expected to address contemporary challenges and opportunities facing young women and the organization.

We are consolidating the movement and formulating the direction of the organization's struggle in facing various changes of the times.

— Ariati Dina PuspitasariAriati Dina Puspitasari, Chairperson of the Central Leadership Council of Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, explained the purpose of the Muktamar.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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