Dimitra Arapoglou
Dimitra Arapoglou (Greek: Δήμητρα Αράπογλου) is a Greek politician.[2] Elected for the 2007–2009 term,[1] she was only the second deaf person in the world to be elected to a parliament.[3] She has spoken openly about the discrimination she has faced as a deaf woman in the Greek Parliament.[2]
Dimitra Arapoglou Δήμητρα Αράπογλου | |
|---|---|
| Piraeus Prefecture (Piraeus B) | |
| In office September 16, 2007[1] – September 7, 2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1958 |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Political party | Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) |
Arapoglou is an active member of the Greek deaf community.[4]
See also
- List of deaf people
- List of members of the Hellenic Parliament, 2007–09
References
- "Dimitra Arapoglou". Hellenic Parliament.
- "Women in Greece call for a stronger voice in the newly elected parliament". GR Reporter. 23 April 2012.
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1112/S00113/deaf-aotearoa-congratulates-nzs-first-deaf-mp.htm
- http://anatropistanotia.blogspot.it/2012/04/blog-post_28.html
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