Emília Fernandes

Emília Fernandes
Fernandes in 2003
Federal deputy for Rio Grande do Sul
In office
17 February 2009 – 31 January 2011
Succeeded byPaulo Paim
Minister of the Special Secretariat of Policy for Women
In office
1 January 2003 – 29 January 2004
PresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Succeeded byNilcéa Freire
Senator for Rio Grande do Sul
In office
1 February 1995 – 1 January 2003
Councilor of Santana do Livramento
In office
1982–1994
Personal details
Born (1949-07-18) 18 July 1949
PartyPCdoB (2013–present)
Other political
affiliations
  • PDT (1982–1992, 1996–1999)
  • PTB (1992–1996)
  • PT (1999–2013)
Spouse
  • Carlos Alberto Tabará Fernandes (Husband)
Children2
OccupationTeacher, trade unionist, politician
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Emília Teresinha Xavier Fernandes (born 18 July 1949) is a Brazilian politician affiliated with the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB). She was a teacher for 23 years and trade unionist. She was the first woman to be elected senator in Rio Grande do Sul.