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Ana Sofia Antunes
Profile
Ana Sofia Antunes is a Portuguese politician and lawyer who currently serves as a member of the Assembly of the Republic representing the Leiria constituency. Born in Lisbon in 1981, she is a legal professional who previously held the government position of Secretary of State for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities from 2015 to 2024. As the first blind person to serve in the Portuguese government, she has been a prominent advocate for accessibility and disability rights throughout her career, including her prior leadership of the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Portugal.
Details
- Born
- 1981-08-11 · 44 years old
- Birth place
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Education
- Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
- Career
- Legal advisor at Lisbon City Council, President of the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Portugal (ACAPO), Lawyer
