{"id":2150742,"date":"2024-01-16T16:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T21:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-parliamentarian-with-down-syndrome-elected-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2024-01-16T16:29:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T21:29:14","slug":"first-parliamentarian-with-down-syndrome-elected-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-parliamentarian-with-down-syndrome-elected-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain elects first parliamentarian with Down Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffirst-parliamentarian-with-down-syndrome-elected-in-spain%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2150742&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by JOSE JORDAN\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>1:26 PM \u2013 Tuesday, January 16, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spain \u200cElects \u2063First \u2064Parliamentarian with Down Syndrome<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Advocate Mar Galcer\u00e1n has made history as the\u200d first person with Down syndrome to become a member of parliament in \u2063Spain. This groundbreaking achievement is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-kamala-makes-woke-joke-at-naval-commencement-she-thinks-its-hysterical-they-dont\/\" title=\"WATCH: Kamala Makes Woke Joke At Naval Commencement. She Thinks It\u2019s Hysterical. They Don\u2019t.\">significant turning point<\/a> for individuals with the genetic \u2063condition, not\u200b only in Spain but also throughout Europe \u2064and the world. It provides them with an opportunity to showcase their leadership abilities and political success.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good News Alert:<\/p>\n<p>Mar Galcer\u00e1n just made history by becoming Spain&#8217;s first ever parliamentarian with Down\u2019s syndrome.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0Rvn03NEEN\">pic.twitter.com\/0Rvn03NEEN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Goodable\u2062 (@Goodable) \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Goodable\/status\/1746581264923074794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 14, \u200b2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Galcer\u00e1n\u2019s political achievements have undoubtedly become a significant turning point for individuals \u2063with the genetic condition\u200b in the nation, throughout Europe, and even worldwide, providing them with a chance to demonstrate their \u2063capacity for leadership and political success. <\/p>\n<p>According to reports, Galcer\u00e1n is the first person\u2064 with Down syndrome to become a national or regional parliamentarian in Europe. <\/p>\n<p>The Down\u2064 syndrome advocate told the press \u2064that her success \u2062is \u201cunprecedented.\u201d <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cSociety is starting to see that people with Down syndrome have a lot to contribute,\u201d \u200cshe \u2062said. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u200b 45-year-old Spanish lawmaker began\u200b her career as a member \u200dof the Conservative People\u2019s Party at the age\u200c of 18. <\/p>\n<p>Candidates with the genetic condition have previously run for office all \u200cover the\u200d world. <\/p>\n<p>Galcer\u00e1n\u2019s accomplishments \u200cfollowed in \u200cthe steps \u200cof \u00c1ngela Bachiller. Bachiller was the first person with Down syndrome\u200c to be elected to the Spanish city council in Valladolid in 2013. <\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with David\u2062 Menzies<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Ed Martin<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Dr. Jeff Barke<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with C.J. Maxwell<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tesla\u00a0CEO Elon Musk said he would be \u200duncomfortable growing the automaker to be a leader in AI \u200cand\u2064 robotics without having at\u2063 least 25% voting control of the company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Google is\u2063 set to go before a federal jury in Boston on Tuesday over accusations that its processors infringe a \u200ccomputer scientist\u2019s patents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>OpenAI and its financial backer Microsoft were sued in \u2063Manhattan federal court by a pair of nonfiction\u2062 authors who say the companies misused their work to train the AI models behind \u200dAI-based services.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>SpaceX \u200dsued a U.S. labor board to block\u200c its case accusing the\u2062 company of \u200dillegally firing employees calling CEO Elon Musk \u2063\u201ca distraction and embarrassment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can other countries take \u2062to\u2063 ensure inclusivity and equality in their political systems, following Mar Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s historic achievement<\/h2>\n<p><span>  In the \u200dCatalan Parliament. She has \u200cbeen an advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities for many years. Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s election \u200cto the Spanish Parliament is a testament to \u2064her dedication and the\u2064 progress that\u2064 society is making\u2062 towards inclusivity and equality.<\/p>\n<p>This historic achievement not only brings attention to the \u2063capabilities \u200band talents of individuals with Down syndrome but also highlights the importance of diversity in\u2063 political representation. Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s presence in parliament will help to raise awareness of the issues faced by people with disabilities and ensure that their voices are heard\u2063 in the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-jinpings-disappearing-acts-leave-no-doubt-hes-a-dictator\/\" title=\"Xi Jinping's actions clearly demonstrate his dictatorial nature.\">decision-making \u200dprocess<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with \u2063the \u2063press, Galcer\u00e1n emphasized\u2063 the need for society to recognize the valuable contributions\u2062 that people with Down syndrome can make. She expressed her hope that her election\u200d will inspire others with disabilities to pursue their dreams and aspirations, knowing that they too can succeed in any field they choose.<\/p>\n<p>Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s election is a step forward \u2063in breaking down the barriers and stereotypes that have limited the \u2064opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It serves as a reminder\u200c that \u200ceveryone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservative-dating-app-goes-viral-poking-fun-at-men-in-womens-sports\/\" title=\"New dating app for conservatives goes viral with humorous take on men in women's sports.\">deserves equal rights<\/a> and opportunities, regardless of their abilities.<\/p>\n<p>The significance of Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s achievement extends beyond the borders of \u2064Spain.\u200d It serves as\u2064 an inspiration and a call to action for other countries to ensure inclusivity and equality in \u200dtheir political systems. It\u2062 reinforces the idea that a diverse and representative parliament can better serve the\u2064 needs and interests of all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s success also highlights the importance of advocacy and support networks \u200cfor individuals with disabilities. It is a testament to the perseverance and determination of individuals\u200c who work tirelessly to promote inclusivity and\u2063 dismantle barriers.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dwe celebrate this milestone, it is essential to remember\u200b that there is \u2064still work to be done. People\u200b with disabilities continue \u200dto \u200dface discrimination and lack of access to education, employment,\u2062 and healthcare. Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s election is a step \u200cin the right direction, but it is \u200bcrucial to continue advocating for the rights and inclusion\u2062 of all individuals, regardless of their abilities.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Mar Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s election as the first parliamentarian\u200d with Down syndrome in Spain is a historic moment and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-calls-on-pulitzer-prize-board-to-rescind-awards-to-washington-post-new-york-times\/\" title=\"Trump Calls on Pulitzer Prize Board to Rescind Awards to Washington Post, New York Times\">significant achievement<\/a>\u2064 for individuals with disabilities worldwide. \u2062Her \u200csuccess challenges societal norms and stereotypes and demonstrates the importance \u200dof inclusive\u2062 and diverse political representation. It is a reminder that everyone has\u2063 unique \u2064talents and abilities that \u2063should be recognized and valued.\u2063 Galcer\u00e1n&#8217;s\u200c journey \u2064serves as an inspiration and a call to action \u200cfor greater inclusivity and equality in all \u200baspects of society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming Spain&#8217;s first parliamentarian with Down syndrome. Mar Galcer\u00e1n, an advocate for people with disabilities, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of parliament. 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