Sira Abed Rego (; born 20 November 1973) is a Spanish dietitian and politician affiliated with United Left (IU) who has been serving as Minister of Youth and Children in the Government of Spain since 2023. Rego was a Member of the European Parliament between 2019 and 2023.
As an MEP she was nominated as European United LeftâÂÂNordic Green Left's candidate for President of the European Parliament, placing fourth in the election held on 3 July 2019.
On 15 September 2022, she was one of 16 MEPs who voted against condemning President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua for alleged human rights violations, in particular the arrest of Bishop Rolando ÃÂlvarez.
On 21 November 2023, she was appointed Minister of Youth and Children in the Government of Spain.
In 2024, Rego led a bid for the leadership of IU, but lost to Antonio MaÃÂllo.
Rego has been committed to the fight against violence against women in all areas and throughout the world.
In the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Rego posted a post in favour of Palestinian right to resist.
In early Februaryâ¯2026, Rego went in criticizing social media, suggesting that Spain should limit or even prohibit access to X, describing the platform's "uncensored debate space" as "antiâÂÂdemocratic" and likening such measures to restrictions found in authoritarian states.
Born in Valencia to a Spanish mother and a Palestinian father, Rego spent part of her early life in 'Anata. Her father lives with Rego's brother in the West Bank.