Sira Rego
Spanish politician (born 1973) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sira Abed Rego (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsiɾa ˈreɣo]; born 20 November 1973)[1] is a Spanish dietitian and politician affiliated with United Left (IU) who has been serving as Minister of Youth and Children in the Government of Spain since 2023. Rego was a Member of the European Parliament between 2019 and 2023.[2]
Sira Rego | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Minister of Youth and Children | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2023 | |
| Monarch | Felipe VI |
| Prime Minister | Pedro Sánchez |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Member of the European Parliament | |
| In office 2 July 2019 – 20 November 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Caro |
| Constituency | Spain |
| Member of the Rivas-Vaciamadrid City Council | |
| In office 13 June 2007 – 15 June 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sira Abed Rego 20 November 1973 Valencia, Spain |
| Political party | Communist Party of Spain United Left |
| Other political affiliations | Workers' Commissions Ecologists in Action |
Career
As an MEP she was nominated as European United Left–Nordic Green Left's candidate for President of the European Parliament,[3] placing fourth in the election held on 3 July 2019.[4][5][6]
On 15 September 2022, she was one of 16 MEPs who voted against condemning President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua for alleged human rights violations, in particular the arrest of Bishop Rolando Álvarez.[7]
On 21 November 2023, she was appointed Minister of Youth and Children in the Government of Spain.
In 2024, Rego led a bid for the leadership of IU, but lost to Antonio Maíllo.[8]
Political views
She has been committed to the fight against violence against women in all areas and throughout the world.[9]
In the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Rego posted a post in favour of Palestinian right to resist.[10]
Personal life
Born in Valencia to a Spanish mother and a Palestinian father, Rego spent part of her early life in 'Anata.[11] Her father lives with Rego's brother in the West Bank.[12]
References
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