She is wll-known for the letters "Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang" which contains her ideals in fighting for the rights of Indonesian women.
R.A Kartini was born on April 21, 1879 in Jepara, Central Java. She is the daughter of a nobleman Raden Mas Adipti Ario Sosroningrat who served as the Regent of Jepara at that time.
Of all her siblings, Kartini is the eldest daughter.
She attended ELS (Europese Lagere School) until the age of 12. At this school, she studied Dutch.
From that school, she became fluent in Dutch. She also began to write letters to correspondence friends from the Netherlands, one of whom was Rosa Abendanon.
These letters were later recorded as "Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang".
Kartini was interested in the progress of European women's thinking. She has high aspirations to promote and glorify Indonesian women.
Baca Juga: Contoh Teks Inspirasi tentang Perjuangan R.A Kartini
Shortly thereafter, she married to the regent of Rembang, K.R.M. Adipati Ario Singgih Djojodhiningrat, on 12 November 1903.
Her husband really understands and supports her goal of realizing women's emancipation.
Finally, she established a school for women at the east of the gate of the Rembang Regency office which is now used as the Scout Building.