María Izquierdo Rojo facts for kids
María Izquierdo Rojo was born on September 13, 1946, in Oviedo, Spain. She is a Spanish politician who belongs to the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, often called PSOE. María Izquierdo has played an important role in Spanish politics for many years.
She served as a member of the Spanish Parliament, known as the Congress of Deputies. She represented the region of Granada during three different periods. These were from 1977 to 1979, from 1979 to 1982, and again from 1986 to 1989. The first period, 1977-1979, was very special. It was called the Constituent Congress. During this time, politicians worked to create a new, democratic constitution for Spain.
After her time in the Spanish Parliament, María Izquierdo became a member of the European Parliament. This is a group of politicians from different countries in Europe who work together on laws and policies for the whole continent. She was a member of the European Parliament for a long time, from 1989 until 2004.
Honored for Helping Democracy
In 2018, María Izquierdo was one of eleven women honored in the city of Granada. These women were recognized for their important work in helping Spain become a democracy. This happened about forty years before the honor. Their efforts helped make the change to democracy peaceful and successful in Granada.
A special meeting was held to celebrate these women. It was called "Granadinas por la libertad: once figuras femeninas para la democracia española". This means "Women of Granada for Freedom: Eleven Female Figures for Spanish Democracy." It showed how much their contributions meant to the country.
Facing Challenges in Politics
María Izquierdo has spoken openly about challenges she faced in her career. In 2018, she shared her experiences on television. She explained that for the first fifty years of her life, she felt treated unfairly because she was a woman. After that, she felt treated unfairly because she was older. Her words highlight the difficulties some people face in public life.
External links
- María Izquierdo's Personal Website
See also
In Spanish: María Izquierdo Rojo para niños
