
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1991$0.01MB
Elected to Parliament
Becomes the first Kurdish woman in Turkish parliament.
1994$0.001M-90%F
Imprisoned for Separatism
Arrested and imprisoned for political activities.
1995$0.001MC
Sakharov Prize Awarded
Awarded the Sakharov Prize, increasing international recognition despite imprisonment.
2004$0.1M+9900%B
Released from Prison
Released after a decade, re-entering political life.
2009$0.3M+200%B
Re-elected to Parliament
Returns to parliament, continuing Kurdish rights advocacy.
2016$0.5M+67%C
Stripped of Parliament Seat
Once again loses her parliamentary seat amid political tensions.
2026$1M+100%B
Continues Kurdish Advocacy
Remains a prominent activist for Kurdish rights.
Last updated: February 23, 2026