Dr Yohana Yembise

Dr Yembise obtained her Doctoral degree from the University of Newcastle in 2006.

Dr Yohana Yembise is an academic who served as Indonesia’s Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection from 2014-2019.

Dr Yembise is a trailblazer for Papuan women. In 2012 she became Papua’s first female professor at the University of Cenderawasih, and in 2014 was appointed as a minister in Indonesia’ cabinet.

Dr Yembise obtained her doctorate from the University of Newcastle in 2006 and is one of the highest achieving Australia Awards alumni.