Raden Adjeng Kartini

Raden Adjeng Kartini (1879-1904) was a prominent Indonesian feminist and national hero. Despite societal constraints, she defied conventions and passionately fought for women's rights and education. Kartini's legacy continues in the form of "Kartini schools" for women and her birthday is a national holiday in Indonesia.

Raden Adjeng Kartini (1879-1904) was a prominent Indonesian feminist and national hero. Despite societal constraints, she defied conventions and passionately fought for women's rights and education. Kartini's legacy continues in the form of "Kartini schools" for women and her birthday is a national holiday in Indonesia. See less