Leading Italian politician, member of the Italian Senate since 2013 representing the Democratic Party and served as Vice-president of the Senate.

Valeria Fedeli is a former Minister of Education, Universities and Research and former national trade union leader within the Italian General Confederation of Labour.

She is a prominent activist for education, transparency, human rights and founding member of the feminist committee “If not now, when?” in 2013 to protect the dignity of women and institutions.