Iacopo Melio
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Iacopo Melio (born 28 April 1992) is an Italian politician, journalist, author and human and civil rights activist. In 2017, Melio was named a "European Citizen" by the European Parliament. In 2018, he was awarded Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.[2]
Io non-sono la mia carrozzina, così come nessuno sarà mai il suo paio di scarpe. Ognuno di noi è le proprie abilità, non le proprie difficoltà.[1]
I am not my wheelchair, just as no one will ever be their pair of shoes. Each of us is our own abilities, not our own difficulties.
— Iacopo Melio
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Born | (1992-04-28) 28 April 1992 (age 31) San Miniato, Italy |
Alma mater | University of Florence |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Known for | Human and civil rights activism |
Political party | Democratic Party |
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