Pola Uddin
Politician and member of the House of Lords
Born
July 17th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born on July 17, 1959, Uddin served as a member of the House of Lords, recognized for contributions to politics and public service in the UK. Uddin was appointed as a life peer in 2006, becoming the first Muslim woman to sit in the House of Lords. A vocal advocate for social justice, Uddin participated in numerous committees, focusing on issues related to diversity and inclusion. An active member of the Labour Party, Uddin contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving community relations.
First Muslim woman in the House of Lords
Promotion of social justice initiatives
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