Cristina Alberdi facts for kids
Cristina Alberdi (born 22 February 1946 – died 27 June 2024) was an important Spanish politician and lawyer. She worked as the Minister of Social Affairs for Spain from 1993 to 1996. This job meant she was in charge of government programs that helped families, children, and people in need.
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Early Life and Becoming a Lawyer
Cristina Alberdi was born in a small town called Los Rosales, which is in the province of Seville in Spain.
She studied law and became a lawyer in 1970. In 1975, she helped create a special legal group focused on feminism. This group worked to make sure women had equal rights and fair treatment under the law.
Helping Shape Spain's Laws
During a time when Spain was changing to a democracy (called the Spanish transition to democracy), Cristina Alberdi was an advisor. She helped with the important work of creating the 1978 Constitution. A constitution is like a rulebook for a country, setting out how the government works and the rights of its citizens. She also helped change other important laws, like the Civil Code and the Criminal Code.
Later, from 1985 to 1990, she was a member of the General Council of the Judiciary. This is a group that helps manage the courts and judges in Spain.
Becoming a Government Minister
In 1993, Cristina Alberdi was chosen to be the Minister of Social Affairs. She joined the government led by Prime Minister Felipe Gonzales. She held this important position until 1996, working to improve social programs and support for people across Spain.
Working in Parliament
After her time as a minister, Cristina Alberdi was elected to the Congress of Deputies in 1996. This is like being a member of parliament, where she helped make laws for the country. She was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). She first represented the Malaga area and then the Madrid area from 2000 to 2003.
She was also the president of the Socialist Workers' Party in the Community of Madrid from 1997 to 2000. In 2003, she decided to leave the PSOE party. She also led an advisory group in Madrid that worked to prevent violence.
Cristina Alberdi passed away in Madrid on 27 June 2024.
See also
- Inés Alberdi – Cristina Alberdi's sister
- Cristina Alberdi for kids (in Spanish)
