Etilda Gjonaj
Albanian politician (born 1981)
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Etilda Gjonaj (born May 6, 1981) is an Albanian politician, lawyer, and professor. She served as Minister of Justice of Albania from September 2017 to September 2021 .
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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 |
| Party | Socialist Party of Albania |
| Spouse | Irvelin Gjonaj |
| Children | 1 |
| University of Tirana | |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, professor |
| Cabinet | Rama II Cabinet |
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Early life and education
Etilda 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
On 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
Gjonaj is married to Irvelin Gjonaj. They have one son.[1]
