Ángeles Álvarez
Ángeles Álvarez Álvarez (born 12 February 1961) is a Spanish politician and feminist activist. She is a deputy for Madrid in the XII Legislature is currently a spokesperson for equality of the PSOE in the Congress of Deputies. She has a long history in defense of the women's rights. In 1999, she was the author of a pioneering guide on gender violence.[1]
Ángeles Álvarez | |
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 Álvarez in 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ángeles Álvarez Álvarez February 12, 1961 Molacillos, Zamora, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Political party | PSOE |
| Spouse(s) | Teresa Heredero ( m. 2005) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Álvarez and Teresa Heredero were the first two lesbians to marry in Madrid in 2005 is a ceremony carried out by Pedro Zerolo.[2] She was the first member of Cortes Generales to openly come out as lesbian in 2013.[1]
References
- "Ángeles Álvarez: 'No soy la única diputada lesbiana del Congreso'". El Mundo. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- "Ángeles Álvarez - WorldPride Madrid 2017". www.worldpridemadrid2017.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
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