Etilda Gjonaj (born May 6, 1981) is an Albanian politician, lawyer, and professor. She served as Minister of Justice of Albania.
Etilda Gjonaj | |
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| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 11 September 2017 – 18 September 2021 | |
| President | Ilir Meta |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
| Preceded by | Gazment Bardhi |
| Succeeded by | Ulsi Manja |
| Commissioner of the People's Advocate | |
| In office 2014–2017 Serving with Arben Shkembi and Ermir Kapedani | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Etilda Saliu 6 May 1981 Pukë, Albania |
| Political party | Socialist Party of Albania |
| Spouse | Irvelin Gjonaj |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Tirana |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, professor |
| Cabinet | Rama II Cabinet |
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Early life
editEtilda Gjonaj was born Etilda Saliu in Pukë, Albania on 6 May 1981.[1] In 2003, Gjonaj graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Tirana.[1] She was admitted as an attorney the next year.[2] In 2011, Gjonaj received a Master's degree in criminal science from the University of Tirana.[1]
Gjonaj also lectured at the University of Tirana prior to taking public office.[1]
Political career
editOn 10 April 2014, the Parliament of Albania appointed Gjonaj to a three-year term as one of the three commissioners of the Office of the People's Advocate.[2] She served in this role until April 2017, alongside Arben Shkembi and Ermir Kapedani.[2][3]
On 22 May 2017, Gjonaj was appointed the Deputy Minister of Justice.[1]
In August 2017, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that he was appointing Gjonaj as the minister of justice.[4]
Gjonaj is a member of the Socialist Party.[5]
Personal life
editGjonaj is married to Irvelin Gjonaj. They have one son.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Etilda Gjonaj" (in Albanian). Albanian Government. Archived from the original on 5 December 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ a b c "Kush është Etilda Gjonaj, ministrja e re e Drejtësisë" [Who is Etilda Gjonaj, the New Justice Minister] (in Albanian). Dita. 27 August 2017. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Historiku" [History] (in Albanian). Avokati i Popullit. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Mejdini, Fatjona (27 August 2017). "Albania PM Reveals New Cabinet". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Etilda Gjonaj" (in Albanian). Socialist Party of Albania. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
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