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 is a well-known Danish politician and author. He was born on May 16, 1967. He has held important roles in the Danish government, including being a minister. He is also famous for being the first minister in Denmark with a background from outside Europe.
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Manu Sareen's Early Life and Career
Manu Sareen grew up in Amager, a part of Copenhagen. His family moved there from India in 1970. He studied to become a social worker and a mediator. A mediator helps people solve disagreements.
Since 1997, he worked with a team that helps people from different backgrounds. From 1999, he worked for the City of Copenhagen as an ethnic consultant. This means he helped with issues related to different cultures in the city.
Author and Speaker
Manu Sareen is also a speaker and a teacher. He has written several books. In 2006, he started writing children's books. He published a second book in his series about a character named Iqbal Farooq in 2007.
Manu Sareen's Political Journey
Manu Sareen began his political career in 2002. He was elected to the Copenhagen City Council. This council helps manage the city of Copenhagen. By 2006, he became the leader of his political group, the Danish Social Liberal Party, in the council.
Joining the Danish Parliament
In 2011, Manu Sareen was elected to the Danish Parliament. The Parliament is called the Folketing in Denmark. It is where laws are made for the whole country. He was elected from the Nørrebro area.
Becoming a Minister
On October 3, 2011, Manu Sareen was given a very important job. He became a minister in the Danish government. He was the first male Minister for Equality in Denmark. This role focuses on making sure everyone is treated fairly. He also served as the Minister for Church Affairs and Nordic Cooperation.
Manu Sareen was the first minister in Denmark who came from a non-European background. This was a big step for diversity in Danish politics.
Family Life
Manu Sareen is married to Anya Degn Sareen. They have three children together.
