EN.MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, SURAKARTA – Ariati Dina Puspitasari, President of the Central Board of Nasyiatul ‘Aisyiyah (NA) for the 2022–2026 term, has formally handed over the organization’s leadership to Monica Subastia, who will lead the organization for 2026–2030. The handover took place on Saturday (8/8) at Dwangsa Hotel by Lorin Surakarta, following the conclusion of the 15th Nasyiatul ‘Aisyiyah National Congress.
In a brief statement, Ariati said the congress had selected some of NA’s strongest cadres. She said the new leaders had received sustained guidance and training from the previous leaders throughout its four year term.
“The colleagues elected are among NA’s best cadres. We are proud of those who continue to uphold strong faith, noble character, and a firm commitment to tauhid,” Ariati said.
Ariati also praised the organization’s 15th National Congress, held from August 6–8, 2026. She said the three-day congress proceeded successfully and without violations. According to her, the congress was free from breaches of organizational regulations and practices that could lead to money politics.
Monica Sets Out Two Priorities for NA’s Next Chapter
Meanwhile, Monica Subastia, the newly elected President of the Central Board of Nasyiatul ‘Aisyiyah for 2026–2030, acknowledged that NA still faces numerous challenges and unresolved issues. She highlighted two priorities for her leadership.
First, Monica said NA must strengthen its presence at the grassroots level. She stressed that the movement should focus on concrete work rather than debates over terminology or organizational branding.
“What must be present are real actions that people can feel in their communities,” Monica said.
She said this effort should begin with the smallest social unit: the family. Strengthening family resilience, she argued, should become one of the main priorities of NA’s new leadership.
“Women, men, husbands, wives, and children are all part of an integrated system for building resilient families. This smallest and most basic ecosystem is one that we must strengthen at the grassroots to respond to the challenges and plans ahead for Nasyiatul ‘Aisyiyah,” she said.
Monica’s second priority concerns the challenges posed by the digital and technological era. She said NA must take a leading role in improving digital literacy among young women.
“We must take the lead in shaping the narrative around digital literacy and social media. Young women should not have to worry about finding reliable parenting resources or learning about the digital economy. NA is ready to provide those narratives in digital spaces based on women’s needs, while keeping those spaces safe and welcoming for women,” Monica said. (Bhisma)
