María Izquierdo Rojo facts for kids
María Izquierdo Rojo, born on September 13, 1946, in Oviedo, is a Spanish politician. She is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, often called PSOE. She has played an important role in Spanish politics for many years.
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A Career in Spanish Politics
María Izquierdo Rojo served in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, which is like the main parliament of Spain. She was a member of this important group several times.
Helping Build Democracy
From 1977 to 1979, she was part of the Constituent Congress. This was a special group of politicians who helped create the new democratic rules for Spain after a long period of dictatorship. She also served in the Congress from 1979 to 1982 and again from 1986 to 1989. During these times, she represented the area of Granada.
Working in the European Parliament
Later, María Izquierdo Rojo took her political work to a bigger stage. From 1989 to 2004, she was a member of the European Parliament. This is where elected representatives from different European countries work together on laws and policies that affect all of Europe.
Honored for Her Contributions
In 2018, María Izquierdo Rojo was one of eleven women honored in the city of Granada. They were recognized for their important work in helping Spain become a peaceful democracy forty years earlier. A special event was held called "Granadinas por la libertad: once figuras femeninas para la democracia española" (which means "Women from Granada for freedom: eleven female figures for Spanish democracy").
Speaking Out on Discrimination
In 2018, María Izquierdo Rojo shared her experiences on television. She said that for the first fifty years of her life, she felt treated unfairly because she was a woman. After that, she felt discriminated against because she was older. This shows her strong belief in fairness and equality.
See also
In Spanish: María Izquierdo Rojo para niños
