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 | |
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Piraeus Prefecture (Piraeus B) | |
In office September 16, 2007[1] – September 7, 2009 | |
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Born | April 21, 1958 |
Nationality | Greek |
Political party | Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) |
Arapoglou is an active member of the Greek deaf community.[4]
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edit- ^ a b "Dimitra Arapoglou". Hellenic Parliament.
- ^ a b "Women in Greece call for a stronger voice in the newly elected parliament". GR Reporter. 23 April 2012.
- ^ "Deaf Aotearoa Congratulates NZ's First Deaf MP | Scoop News".
- ^ "ΖΗΤΗΤΑΙ ΕΛΠΙΣ: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ ΑΡΑΠΟΓΛΟΥ.ΥΠΟΨ.Β! Αθήνας ΛΑ.Ο.Σ."