Sitti Djalia Turabin

Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman is a Filipino politician and currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (2010-present), which replaced the Office on Muslim Affairs. She was sworn in by President Aquino on December 2, 2010[1]

Background

Sitti is the wife of ARIN party-list representative Mujiv Sabbihi Hataman, a powerful politician in Basilan.

Political Activities

Sitti served as director (or Secretary General) of the Moro Human Rights Center, as of at least 2002[2], and President of Pinay Kilos (PINK), since at least 2007[3]. She has focused advocacy on the plight of families in conflict areas of Sulu and Basilan in Mindanao.

References

  1. ^ THE PRESIDENT'S DAY: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010. States News Service December 2, 2010.
  2. ^ GMA DEFENDS SOLDIERS, SAYS CHARGES OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AN INSULT. Philippine Daily Inquirer March 25, 2002.
  3. ^ Experts meet on migration and devt in Holland. Philippines News Agency (PNA) November 13, 2007.