Manu Sareen facts for kids
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Manu Sareen
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| Born | 16 May 1967 India
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| Occupation | formerly Minister for Children, Gender Equality, Integration and Social Affairs (Denmark) |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Spouse(s) | Anya Degn Sareen |
Manu Sareen (born 16 May 1967) is a Danish politician and author. He was once a minister in the Danish government. A minister is like a leader in a specific area, helping to run the country. Manu Sareen was the first male Minister for Equality in Denmark. He also served as the Minister for Church Affairs and Nordic Cooperation.
He was part of the government led by Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Before becoming a minister, he was a member of the Copenhagen City Council. He was elected to this council for the Danish Social Liberal Party.
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Early Life and Career
Manu Sareen was born in India in 1967. His family moved to Denmark in 1970, settling in an area called Amager.
He studied to become a social worker and a mediator. A social worker helps people and families with different challenges. A mediator helps people solve disagreements peacefully.
Manu Sareen worked for the City of Copenhagen as an ethnic consultant. This role involved helping people from different backgrounds feel at home and included in society. He also worked as a teacher and gives talks to groups.
Author and Children's Books
Manu Sareen is also a writer. He has written several books on important social topics.
In 2006, he started writing books for children. His first children's book was a big success. In 2007, he released the second book in his popular series about a character named Iqbal Farooq.
Political Journey
Manu Sareen began his political career in local government. In 2002, he was elected to the Copenhagen City Council. This council makes decisions for the city of Copenhagen.
By 2006, he became the leader of his party's group in the city council. This meant he played a key role in guiding his party's actions and ideas in the city.
In 2011, Manu Sareen was elected to the Danish Parliament, called the Folketing. He represented the Nørrebro district.
Becoming a Minister
On October 3, 2011, Manu Sareen made history. He was appointed as the first male Minister for Equality in Denmark. This role focuses on making sure everyone has fair and equal opportunities, no matter their gender.
He was also the first minister in Denmark with a non-European background. This was an important moment for diversity in Danish politics.
Manu Sareen was recognized for his work in politics. He was nominated for "Politician of the Year" several times.
Personal Life
Manu Sareen is married to Anya Degn Sareen. They have three children together.
