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Who is Mara Carfagna and what is she famous for?

Who is Mara Carfagna and what is she famous for?

Maria Rosaria “Mara” Carfagna (born 18 December 1975) is an Italian politician and former showgirl and model. After obtaining a degree in law, Carfagna worked for several years on Italian television shows and as a model.

Where did Mara Carfagna go to Law School?

Carfagna was born in Salerno, where she attended the Liceo scientifico Giovanni da Procida. In 2001 she graduated in law from the University of Salerno, with a thesis on information law and broadcasting systems. After having studied dance and piano, she participated in the Miss Italy contest in 1997, finishing in sixth place.

When did Mara Carfagna start non E Normale?

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, in November 2018 Mara Carfagna launched a campaign called “Non è normale che sia normale” (“It’s not normal that it’s normal”) involving many parliamentarians of all political parties, VIPs and personalities of sport and entertainment.

When did Mara Carfagna return to the cabinet?

In August 2019, the Codice Rosso (“Red Code”) legislation, proposed by Carfagna, enters into force in Italy to combat violence against women with more efficient investigations and more severe penalties. On 13 February 2021, Carfagna returned to a ministerial role in the cabinet of Mario Draghi, as Minister for the South.


When did Mara Carfagna join the Forza Italia party?

Carfagna entered politics in 2004, and became responsible for the women’s movement in the political party Forza Italia. In the elections of 2006 she was elected into the Chamber of Deputies for Forza Italia, and in the 2008 elections – running as the third candidate from The People of Freedom in the district ” Campania 2″ – she was reelected.